ELM GROVE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 25-year-old woman from Wisconsin was arrested after a routine traffic stop revealed five unsecured children in the backseat and marijuana inside the vehicle.
The incident happened on May 1 near Bluemound Road and 124th Street in Elm Grove, about 20 minutes west of Milwaukee. Police say the vehicle was pulled over due to a defective headlight and a missing rear license plate, as well as a strong odor of marijuana in the area.
Upon approaching the car, officers found five unrestrained children in the backseat and three adult females, including the driver. The smell of marijuana reportedly grew stronger as officers spoke with the driver, who initially gave a false name but was later identified as wDuvall-Wilks.
A search of the vehicle revealed a dispensary-style bag containing a green leafy substance, which was later confirmed to be marijuana. Duvall-Wilks admitted to smoking earlier but denied possessing any more marijuana. However, officers found two additional empty dispensary bags.
Although she passed field sobriety tests, Duvall-Wilks was arrested for possession of marijuana. After being booked under the false identity she initially provided, fingerprinting confirmed her true identity.
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Authorities say Duvall-Wilks had an active warrant and was already facing several criminal charges in Milwaukee County. She was also in violation of her bond conditions, which prohibited drug possession and committing new crimes.
In Waukesha County, Duvall-Wilks now faces the following charges:
- Possession of THC – Up to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine
- Resisting or Obstructing an Officer – Up to 9 months in jail, $10,000 fine
- Felony Bail Jumping – Up to 6 years in prison, $10,000 fine
- Misdemeanor Bail Jumping – Up to 9 months in jail, $10,000 fine
She made her initial court appearance on Friday, where her cash bond was set at $1,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9.
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In a statement, the Elm Grove Police Department said, “This case underscores the importance of routine traffic enforcement and how it can uncover ongoing criminal activity. Thank you to our officers for their diligence and commitment to community safety.”
No further details were released.
