Traffic stop leads to child abuse, drug charges

JACKSON, Tenn. — A Tuesday night traffic stop lands a man in court on child abuse and drug possession charges.

Lloyd Ambrose Sr.

Police pulled over Lloyd Ambrose Sr. Tuesday night after authorities say the 61-year-old almost ran into a patrol car at the intersection of Church and Chester streets.

Officers reportedly found 13 marijuana cigarettes along with Amrbose’s two grandchildren in the back seat, one 7 years old and the other 8 years old.

Ambrose is charged with child abuse and drug possession. He was also cited for DUI, according to an affidavit.