On Thursday, a Rohnert Park Public Safety Officer initiated a traffic stop that would uncover more than mere vehicular violations. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, pulled over a vehicle due to an obstructed license plate, a non-functioning third brake light, and a turn signal violation. It was revealed that the driver, Wesley Auten, was operating the vehicle on a suspended license, and the passenger, details undisclosed, was on Sonoma County probation with search terms.
The discovery led the officer to search the vehicle thoroughly. It was during this procedure that the officer found a meth pipe, various drug paraphernalia, and 26g total package weight of suspected methamphetamine. The findings were substantial enough to not only seize as evidence but also to cite Mr. Auten for multiple offenses immediately.
According to the City of Rohnert Park Police & Fire Facebook, Mr. Auten was cited "to appear for 14601.1(a) CVC, driving on a suspended license, 11377(a) HS, possession of controlled substance, and 11364(a) HS, possession of drug paraphernalia."
