Milpitas Police took to social media, revealing details of an encounter during the graveyard shift. An officer with the intent to issue a simple ticket ended up apprehending the driver for outstanding offenses, including drug sales, child endangerment, and weapons violations.
The suspect's record wasn't the only concern. An array of illicit substances and cash were also discovered within his vehicle. A concoction of marijuana and prescription medication, all flanked by a pile of currency, solidified the grounds for his arrest. "Apparently, he didn’t learn his lesson the first time," commented the Milpitas Police on their official social media post, referencing the driver's negligent attitude towards the law and the basic traffic regulations.
🚨 Arrest 🚨
— Milpitas Police (@MilpitasPD) November 8, 2024
Did you hear about the drug dealer that got stopped for his bad driving habits? Apparently, he didn’t learn his lesson the first time because a midnight shift officer stopped him to give him a ticket but ended up arresting him for a $150,000 felony warrant for drug… pic.twitter.com/v0MaTc93wk
The officers' intervention served two purposes: executing the $150,000 felony warrant and establishing fresh charges against the driver. These included possession of marijuana and prescription medication with the intent to sell, offenses that stand in contrast to California's stance on recreational marijuana, which is legalized. However, the intention to distribute such substances still breaches the legal perimeter.
A passenger in the car was also cited for drug charges alongside the main perpetrator.
