Juan Morales is charged with trafficking cocaine and motor vehicle offenses

Juan Morales, 24, is charged with trafficking cocaine and motor vehicle offenses, according to Lt. Ken Cotta, public information officer for the Police Department.Lt. Cotta said Officer Keith DaCosta stopped Mr. Morales' car Tuesday around 9 p.m. after observing the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker.After learning of a warrant for his arrest, police took Mr. Morales into custody.Police searched the car after the officer smelled burnt marijuana and found about 50 grams of crack cocaine, the cash and a small amount of marijuana.Mr. Morales claimed the cash belonged to a friend, according to Lt. Cotta. The friend was contacted and denied any knowledge of the money, police said.