GIFFORD — A driver breaking the loud music ordinance of Indian River County has been arrested on drug and weapon charges, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Terrance Oliver, 36, faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of stolen property, driving with a suspended, revoked or cancelled license, possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to sell, carrying a concealed firearm, and a loud music violation, according to the report.
Wednesday, around 5 a.m., an officer observed a silver Mercury heading Westbound on 45th street in the 3500 block emitting loud music over the 100 foot limit set by the county ordinance, according to authorities.
As the officer began to approach, the vehicle abruptly made a southbound turn on 38th Avenue and began to accelerate rapidly, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Oliver made another abrupt and rapid turn eastbound on 42nd Place, entering the apartment complex and striking a curb with the ride side of the vehicle’s tires. Oliver then stopped the car in a parking spot.
A spotlight was used to view Oliver and he was seen making furtive movements within the vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Oliver was attempting to conceal himself by lying flat on the front floorboard. He was given numerous commands to show his hands as the officer approached with his gun drawn. Oliver ignored those commands, authorities said.
Oliver was ordered to exit the vehicle and at that time he told the officer that the doors were locked and that the keys were on the floorboard where he was lying, according to authorities. While waiting for backup, Oliver continued to seek an opportunity to reach toward the floorboard.
After backup arrived with a slip jim lockout tool, Oliver exited the car and was taken into custody, according to the report.
During a search of the car, officers found a loaded .25 caliber Phoenix Arms semi automatic handgun, that they found was stolen out of St. Lucie County. Oliver denied ownership of the gun.
A clear plastic bag concealed under a thin layer of carpet on the driver’s side floorboard was also found containing crack cocaine and marijuana, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Because of the way the drugs were separated, the officer inferred through training there was an intent to sell the narcotics.
Oliver denied ownership of the drugs, according to authorities. Although at one point in the conversation with officers he had knowledge of the firearm and that he was in possession of both the gun and narcotics.
