Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs and Illegally Possessed Firearms in Annandale

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Franconia Police District— Officers from the Franconia Police District have arrested two men following a traffic stop in Annandale.

On September 10, at 1:52 a.m., officers on patrol in the area of Backlick Road and Braddock Road in Annandale observed a driver committing a moving violation. A traffic stop was conducted and through their investigation, officers recovered two illegally possessed firearms and narcotics.

Officers arrested Philip Ray, 20, of Annandale and Kenan Owens, 20, of Arlington. They were both transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Ray was charged with Possession of Schedule I/II Drugs and Carrying a Concealed Firearm. He was held on a $1,500 bond.

Owens was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Schedule I/II Drugs While Carrying a Firearm, Possession of Schedule I/II Drugs and Carrying a Concealed Firearm.

This case is part of Fairfax County Police’s Operation Press Check, an initiative aimed at reducing illegal firearm possession by convicted felons to improve public safety.

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