Frank Nmn Gums III

Upon arrival, officers located a male in the driver's seat and a female in the passenger seat. Both of these individuals were hunched over and appeared to be sleeping. Officers identified the driver as FRANK GUMS III [DOB REDACTED]. While speaking with GUMS, officers observed 8 rounds of 9mm ammunition in the change holder on the driver's side door. A search of the vehicle located an additional 69 rounds of ammunition on the rear passenger seat, totaling 77 rounds of ammunition. Further, officers located a small glass container which held a small amount of a crystal like substance.

This container was located in a backpack on the rear passenger side seat and was later weighed and tested to be.1 grams of Methamphetamine. In a post Miranda interview, GUMS stated he bought the vehicle 3-5 months ago on Facebook Marketplace and the ammunition was left inside the vehicle when he purchased it. GUMS admitted the backpack was his, then later denied ownership. GUMS is prohibited from possessing ammunition due to at least three prior felony level convictions. The most recent conviction being from October 23, 2024, for felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle (••-CR-••-••••).