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Siskiyou County Deputy Seizes 2,254 Pounds of Illegal Marijuana
A Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office sergeant discovered 2,254 pounds of illegally transported marijuana inside a U-Haul trailer during an October 21 traffic stop on Interstate 5. The driver, Omar Jacob Gonzalez, 36, was arrested and booked into the Siskiyou County Jail on marijuana transportation and possession-for-sale allegations.
Siskiyou County Traffic Stop Leads to $1.9M Cocaine Seizure
A Siskiyou County traffic stop on May 29 led to the discovery of 18 kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at $1.9 million, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the suspected drugs were found inside an aftermarket hidden compartment after a Mount Shasta Police Department K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics.
Arrests, Eluding Case Highlight Busy Week for JPD
Jacksonville Police Department responded to several calls during the week of May 11 through May 17, including a reported grass fire on Highway 238, a small fire near a downtown business, traffic-related arrests, and a dirt bike eluding case. Officers also participated in wildfire preparedness and public safety events.