On Friday, September 5 at approximately 9:20 PM, Orange County Sheriff Deputies assigned to North SET conducted a vehicle stop in the City of Stanton.
A search of the vehicle yielded 29.3 grams of methamphetamine, 30.3 grams of fentanyl, a digital scale, over 200 small plastic baggies, and large amount of U.S. currency.
Based on California law, the suspect stopped in Stanton on September 5 faces multiple felony charges due to the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. Here’s a breakdown of the potential penalties:
1. Possession for Sale of Controlled Substances (Health & Safety Code § 11351)
Because the suspect had:
- 29.3 grams of methamphetamine
- 30.3 grams of fentanyl
- Packaging materials (200+ baggies)
- A digital scale
- Large amounts of cash
These are strong indicators of intent to sell, not personal use…