A late-night traffic stop by a Woodland Police Department K-9 officer led to the arrest of three Sacramento residents found with methamphetamine, heavy-gauge copper wire, and wire-stripping tools.
The incident follows a September 22, 2026 discovery at the Woodland Community Center, where several electrical boxes had been opened and stripped of copper wiring, disabling approximately 10 light poles.
At approximately 1:55 a.m. on September 24, 2026, a K-9 officer patrolling the Community Center observed a silver Honda enter the parking lot. Upon spotting the patrol vehicle, the driver immediately exited the area. The officer initiated a traffic stop and identified three occupants inside. A background check revealed that one passenger had outstanding arrest warrants out of Sacramento County…