Car tag bought off Amazon leads to traffic stop, arrest Police

Clearwater police arrested Hasan Ali Goodbee after a routine traffic stop escalated due to the discovery of a fraudulent vehicle tag from Morocco. Officer Christian Rodriquez observed Goodbee run a stop sign, prompting the stop where the driver failed to produce valid registration documents. A VIN search revealed no registration information, and during questioning, Goodbee joked about purchasing the tag from Amazon. He identified himself as a Sovereign Citizen, indicating he was a "traveler" rather than a driver. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered 1.

5 grams of methamphetamine and three firearms along with ammunition. Goodbee faces multiple charges, including operating an unregistered vehicle, auto title fraud, and possession of methamphetamine. His bond was set at $17,150 after his initial court appearance on Sunday. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding vehicle registration fraud and the presence of illegal substances and firearms in traffic stops.