A 51-year-old woman was arrested and charged with two felony drug-related charges and giving Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies a fake name on Sunday.
Law enforcement spotted a car with an expired registration near mile marker 141 on westbound Interstate 80, according to a report from the Sheriff’s Office. The deputy used his narcotics K9 unit to conduct an open-air sniff on the vehicle, and the dog gave a positive indication to the smell of drugs.
The deputy asked the front female passenger to exit the vehicle. When she did, a “burnt glass ‘meth’ pipe” was observed on her seat. The 51-year-old woman was then arrested.
Deputies searched her, and the report said they found three loose pills believed to be fentanyl. Deputies also found nearly 100 fentanyl pills in an orange container with no prescription, a baggie of white crystalline powder identified as methamphetamine and “tooters,” which are used to inhale drugs.
Deputies also searched the passenger area of the car and found a black purse with a small bag. It contained another blue fentanyl pill as well as used baggies and tin foil.
The woman is also accused of giving a false name after she was taken into custody. She was taken to the Summit County Jail.
Once there, a white, crystal substance wrapped in tin foil was found on her person. Deputies learned the woman has two warrants out of other counties for similar charges, according to arrest documents.
She was charged with several misdemeanors such as possession of drug paraphernalia and providing false information to police as well as two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 3, including reports of driving under the influence, active warrants and drugs.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Deputies stopped a vehicle without insurance near the Interstate 80 interchange. The driver and passenger were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance and active warrants.
Saturday, Nov. 2
An individual was held in the Summit County Jail for a probation violation.
Friday, Nov. 1
Deputies stopped a vehicle without insurance near Bear Hollow. The smell of marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle. Deputies searched the car and found a baggie of psychedelic mushrooms. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Thursday, Oct. 31
A vehicle was stopped on S.R. 224 for a traffic violation. A records check also showed the driver had several active warrants. Deputies arrested the individual without incident.
Deputies stopped a car on S.R. 224 for not illuminating its license plate. A records check showed there was a warrant attached to the vehicle. The driver was identified as the wanted individual and arrested.
A stolen bicycle was found near the Old Highway 40 Frontage Road. Deputies arrested a man in connection to the theft.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Redstone for a registration violation. Then, they smelled marijuana coming from inside the car. Deputies searched the vehicle and found a small amount of methamphetamine and weed. The driver also smelled like alcohol. The individual performed poorly on a field sobriety test. The driver was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia as well as driving without a license.
An individual was taken into custody for an active warrant.
Monday, Oct. 28
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle traveling 86 mph in a 65 mph zone. The female driver displayed signs of impairment and was asked to participate in a standardized field sobriety test, on which she performed poorly. A search of the car revealed several items consistent with illegal drug use. The woman was arrested and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Deputies received a call from a passenger who reported being involved in a drunk-driving accident. The woman said she and her friend, who had been drinking, wrecked the vehicle. The 21-year-old driver displayed obvious signs of impairment and was unable to complete a sobriety test. A breath test confirmed she was “well over” the legal limit in Utah. Open containers were also observed. She was arrested and charged with suspected DUI.