Leesburg Man Arrested with Drugs Driving on Suspended License Again

Sunset Harbor Road, Lady Lake, FL, USA - On the evening of July 21, 2025, Leesburg was the scene of yet another troubling chapter in local traffic law enforcement. A 41-year-old man named Noah Lane Bush was arrested around 8:55 p.m. on Sunset Harbor Road for driving with a suspended license. This incident unfolded when a deputy spotted Bush driving a brown minivan without illuminated headlights or taillights.

Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy found Bush chatting on the phone about his release from jail when he admitted that his driving privileges were suspended. A subsequent vehicle inventory led to a startling discovery: a bag behind the front seat containing a wallet stuffed with multiple baggies, including two filled with fentanyl and two with methamphetamine, along with a glass pipe. Given Bush’s troubling driving history—marked by multiple convictions for driving while his license was suspended—this arrest is part of a broader issue facing habitual traffic offenders in Florida.

The Case of Noah Lane Bush

As outlined by Leesburg News, Bush’s history includes a 60-month suspension as a habitual traffic offender that commenced on October 26, 2016. He has four prior infractions for driving while license suspended, spanning from 2002 to 2021 across various counties, including Sumter, Marion, and Lake. Notably, he faced an active case for driving while a habitual traffic offender in Sumter County at the time of this latest incident.

The charges stemming from his latest arrest include knowingly driving while license suspended (notably, a second or subsequent conviction), possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bush now finds himself in a precarious legal situation, leading to his transport to Marion County Jail with a hefty bond set at $13,500.

Understanding Habitual Traffic Offenders

Florida law has stringent rules for habitual traffic offenders, and Bush’s case is a classic illustration. As mentioned by Leppard Law, a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) designation can lead to a five-year license revocation. This designation is often triggered by three or more convictions for serious traffic violations, such as Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), occurring within a five-year timeframe.

The implications of being classified as an HTO are significant. Not only does it come with the devastating blow of losing driving privileges, but it also poses challenges that can ripple into various aspects of life, including employment, education, and even healthcare access. Penalties can escalate quickly; driving with a revoked license as an HTO is a third-degree felony, which could lead to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Legal Options and Consequences

For those caught in similar circumstances, there are steps one can take to attempt to reverse an HTO revocation. As outlined by the attorneys at Leppard Law, potential actions involve obtaining a lifetime driving record, consulting with a traffic defense attorney to identify possible errors in prior convictions, and pursuing motions to vacate those convictions in court. Having an experienced attorney can greatly enhance one’s chances of success in navigating these legal waters.

As the community reflects on Noah Lane Bush’s case, it serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of habitual traffic offenses. With the law offering stringent penalties and the stakes incredibly high, it raises important questions about how we address repeat offenders and the systemic issues surrounding traffic violations in our state.