On April 2 around 1:15am, deputies responded to the AMPM at 176th St. E and Canyon Road E when a gas station employee called to report a large utility truck had been parked at the gas pumps for over an hour, and two occupants were passed out inside.
Upon arrival, deputies could see the keys in the ignition and drug paraphernalia inside the truck. It was obvious the subjects were under the influence. At this point, deputies had probable cause for drugs and the occupants were not free to leave.
The occupants refused to comply, and the deputies patiently worked with the subjects for eight minutes until they realized the occupants would not get out on their own. With some assistance from our deputies, the subjects were removed from the vehicle.
The male was found to be in possession of 365 grams of Methamphetamines and had a Federal Marshal’s Warrant for a weapons violation. Upon a search warrant of the truck, a .38 Special Revolver was located in a pair of pants.
The 52-year-old male was booked for his Federal Marshal’s Warrant in addition to Assault in the 3rd Degree X 3, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Knowingly Possessing a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm since he was a convicted felon. The female was released on scene, but charges will be forwarded for obstruction for her.
Great job to these deputies who recognized the suspicious behaviors and got this guy off our streets.
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