(FOX40.COM) — A driver was arrested for allegedly having illegal drugs and trying to flee from law enforcement during a traffic stop, according to the Lathrop Police Department. • Video Above: What do the different “schedules” of drugs mean?
LPD said the driver tried to avoid being pulled over by speeding through a residential neighborhood—but didn’t get far. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped, and drug paraphernalia was spotted in plain view.
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The driver, who also had a suspended license, was detained, according to LPD. A K9 was deployed and alerted to the odor of narcotics, leading to the discovery of drugs hidden in the center console.
The driver was arrested and booked on narcotics and driving-related charges…