U.S. Route 97, OR - Oregon State Police is reporting that on October 19, 2021, at about 2:22 P.M., an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a blue Honda Civic northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 278 for a traffic violation.
During the contact, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity and a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted.
During the search, approximately 4 pounds of suspected Methamphetamine was located concealed in a false bottom ice chest.
An Oregon State Police drug detection canine assisted at the scene.
The driver, identified as Antonio Nicolas Navarro-Medica (37) from Gilroy, CA was arrested for:
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Delivery of Methamphetamine
The passenger, identified as Trinidad Rodriguez (49) from San Jose, CA was also arrested for:
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Delivery of Methamphetamine