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Georgia man arrested for possession

Christian Evans of Georgia faces felony possession charges after a sizeable amount of marijuana was allegedly found in his vehicle during a traffic stop on the interstate.

A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper reports pulling over a vehicle traveling at 85 mph in an 80 mph zone on I-90 at around 6:45 p.m. on May 29. The trooper made contact with the male driver and female passenger.

The driver, identified as Evans, allegedly argued with the trooper about his speed and the reason for the stop. Once Evans had calmed down, the trooper requested his documents and was told his license had been stolen an...