This morning, Livermore's streets became the stage for a routine traffic stop that swiftly escalated into a narcotics bust. A post shared on social media by Livermore PD details an encounter involving their K9 Unit, Methamphetamine, and a sizable sum of money. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near First Street and Las Positas Road.
This morning, around 2:30 a.m., Livermore Police conducted a traffic stop near First Street and Las Positas Road. During the stop, K9 Nitro alerted officers to narcotics inside the vehicle.
— Livermore PD (@LivermorePolice) September 3, 2025
A search revealed 58 grams of methamphetamine and a large amount of cash. Officers… pic.twitter.com/0Ht4U2Ucui
During the stop, K9 Nitro, a member of the Livermore Police canine corps, managed to quickly hint at the presence of drugs in the stopped vehicle. A subsequent search by officers unearthed 58 grams of methamphetamine alongside a large bundle of cash.
The discovery led to the arrest of 51-year-old Jose Rodriguez of Oakland. He's now facing charges for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, according to Livermore PD's report.
