A traffic stop in Elk Grove last Sunday morning led to a drug bust. As reported by the Elk Grove Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle near Grant Line and E. Stockton for an expired registration. The driver, Frank DeLeon, was found to be driving with a suspended license. During the stop, officers noticed drug paraphernalia in the car, prompting a further search.
Law enforcement found a large amount of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, and items linked to drug sales. According to the Elk Grove Police Department on their Facebook page, the drugs were discovered after "a simple vehicle code violation" led to the seizure of these "dangerous drugs."
DeLeon, 64, was arrested on drug-related charges and booked at the Main Jail. The arrest happened during a traffic stop, where officers accidentally found drugs, as stated by the Elk Grove Police Department.
