Coral Springs police arrest 22-year-old man during traffic stop after finding a loaded gun and large amount of cannabis
Coral Springs, Florida – A routine traffic stop on a Thursday night quickly escalated into something much more serious when Coral Springs police officers discovered a loaded firearm and a large amount of marijuana inside a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old man from Boca Raton.
Kevin Demaj was pulled over around 9 p.m. on June 27 near the intersection of West Sample Road and North University Drive. Officers say the initial reason for the stop was due to his car’s window tints, which appeared to be excessively dark and potentially in violation of Florida law.
According to the police report, the officer conducting the stop attempted to look inside the vehicle but couldn’t see through the windows at all. Using a tint meter device, the officer measured the tint and confirmed that the readings fell well below the state’s legal limit of 25 percent light transmission.
While testing the window tints, the officer reportedly detected a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. That observation prompted the officer to request a K9 unit, which quickly confirmed the presence of narcotics. At that point, police carried out a full search of the car.
What they found inside was more than just a trace of marijuana. Officers located a black Dior bag containing a white container filled with suspected cannabis, along with a separate clear plastic bag packed with more leafy green substance in the trunk. Additionally, police found a loaded handgun sitting in the center console. The gun had a round in the chamber and 17 rounds loaded into a magazine.
During questioning, Demaj admitted to officers that he had about a quarter pound of marijuana in the car. Police confirmed the total weight exceeded 114 grams, which, according to the report, placed it well beyond what would be considered personal use.
Demaj was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Broward County Jail. He was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell, carrying a concealed firearm during the commission of a felony, and operating a vehicle with illegal window tints.
He later posted bond and was released.
The case adds to ongoing concerns in many Florida communities about the combination of firearms and drug offenses, especially during what begins as routine traffic stops. Coral Springs police have not released additional details about whether the firearm was legally owned or if Demaj has any prior criminal record.
The department reminds the public that Florida law not only regulates window tint percentages but also takes concealed firearm violations seriously — especially when paired with evidence of illegal drug activity.
