A patrolling deputy arrested a driver during a traffic stop when they discovered fentanyl and multiple stolen credit cards.
The deputy observed a vehicle with expired registration on Interstate 80 near Kimball Junction and initiated the traffic stop on Saturday, according to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
The driver also had multiple warrants out for his arrest because of traffic offenses in Salt Lake County. A narcotics K9 on scene alerted the deputy to drugs inside the vehicle, including fentanyl pills and paraphernalia. The officer also found multiple credit cards that belonged to other people, the report said.
The driver was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen bank card, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, no insurance, no valid license and expired registration.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 17, including reports of driving under the influence, forgery and intoxication.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle because the driver had a suspended license. They discovered that the driver had several statewide warrants out for his arrest during the stop. Deputies arrested the driver and transported him to the Summit County Jail.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
A suspicious vehicle was reported at a gas station in the Silver Creek Junction area. Officers spoke to the occupants of the vehicle and did not observe any violations. However, the vehicle began driving erratically while trying to leave the area. Deputies decided to initiate a traffic stop. They then saw drug paraphernalia in plain view and searched the vehicle, finding “several other items of contraband.” Deputies arrested the driver and passenger, both of whom were under 21, for intoxication.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Deputies stopped a vehicle near a gas station in Kimball Junction. The driver allegedly had a fake Mexican driver’s license with his uncle’s name on it. The driver consented to a vehicle search. Deputies found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver, who also had an active Summit County warrant, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, giving false information to an officer and forgery.
Monday, Nov. 11
Deputies in Kamas conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle with no taillights and an expired registration. Deputies reported a strong smell of alcohol and saw an open container in the vehicle’s center console. They arrested the driver for suspected drunk driving.