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It's an unfortunate fact that the words "illegal window tint" appear in a large number of police reports nationwide. Polling daily news reports from around the country will provide an exhausting number of incidents. Illegal tint is so closely associated with "suspicious vehicles," that officers frequently admit it is one of their number one tools for identifying potential criminals.

Here's a condensed list of what has surfaced in recent days:

St. George, Utah-Roberto Carlos Jr., of Salt Lake City, was arrested recently. In addition to a window tint violation, he faces charges of license plate not visible, driving on a denied, suspended or revoked license and one outstanding warrant … Chambersburg, Pa.-After stopping Jamelle Brooks for a window tint violation, police found about 1.5 pounds of marijuana. The vehicle and marijuana were seized at the scene. Brooks and his passenger, Robert Sims III, were taken into custody and arraigned on charges … Bainbridge, Ga.-When police pulled over Chedrick Vondrill Brown for violation of window tint laws, they discovered he had an expired license and a warrant out for his arrest. The event ended in charges for possession of marijuana, an expired driver's license, possession of a firearm or knife while trying to commit crimes, trafficking cocaine, illegal drugs or marijuana and an open container … Gwinnett County, Ga.-Gwinnett sheriff's deputies seized more than 400 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. What began as a window tint violation, following too close and driving without a license, quickly changed when police noticed 17 large bundles in the cargo area of the van, within in plain view. The estimated street value of the drugs is $1.8 million. He is being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond … and the list goes on and on …