A Winchester couple was arrested on Christmas Eve for several felonies related to possession of narcotics and weapons. A Winchester Police officer conducted a traffic stop on December 24, 2016 around 10:30 p.m., in the area of W. Gerrard St. and S. Loudoun St.
The driver of the vehicle, Robert Lindsey, was issued a summons for driving on a suspended license and two warnings for defective headlights. During the encounter, the passenger, Julia Bowen, was found in possession of cocaine, prescription pills, and a firearm with a serial number that had been scratched off. Lindsay was arrested after a short foot pursuit on Gerrard St. Officers recovered a black handgun in a nearby backyard. It was determined that Lindsay threw the gun during the pursuit.
Additional narcotics were found on Lindsay’s person while he was being booked at the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center. Lindsay also made threats to several Winchester Police Officers.
Robert Lindsay, 35, is charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession of a firearm and controlled substance, possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of marijuana by a prisoner, and obstruction of justice. Julia Bowen, 28, is charged with possession of a firearm and controlled substance, possession of a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon with an altered serial number.