Madison man arrested for drug and firearm offenses after traffic stop

A traffic stop in Skowhegan, Maine, led to the arrest of Daniel Knopoka, 38, of Madison on Saturday, according to Skowhegan police. Officers pulled him over for a faulty headlight and tail lights and learned he had active bail conditions related to felony drug trafficking. A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up nearly four grams of crack cocaine and four firearms. Knopoka is now charged with violating conditions of release, aggravated trafficking of drugs, and possession of firearms by a prohibited person. The case centers on the stop for equipment violations and the discovery of both narcotics and weapons during the search.