Passenger In Traffic Stop Arrested On Warrants

A traffic stop ended in arrest for a passenger in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a stop was conducted on North Crescent Road on October 9th. A passenger in the back seat identified himself as Sun Duncan when asked, and informed the Officer he had warrants for his arrest. A narcotics detecting canine gave a positive indication on the vehicle. A tutor pipe was located under the seat where Duncan was sitting and it had burnt residue consistent with illegal drug use. Duncan admitted to using fentanyl in the past. Officers noted that he appeared to currently be under the influence of drugs as he was nodding off. 44-year-old Sun Duncan was taken into custody for the warrants that were related to drug possession charges. Sun Duncan is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Possession of Controlled Substance with the enhanced charge due to it being at least a 3rd offense in 7 years.