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To: blackie; All

Here’s one I just heard about on radio. They’re still looking for this one.

http://www.koin.com/Global/story.asp?S=6368685

21 Pounds Of Pot Seized After Traffic Stop

ASHLAND, Ore. - A traffic stop led to the seizure of 21 pounds of marijuana after the suspect fled his vehicle.

CruzAround 7 a.m. Friday, an Oregon State Police trooper stopped a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Interstate 5 near Ashland. During the stop, police say 20-year-old Pedro Lopez Cruz of California fled on foot east from the freeway.

OSP troopers and drug enforcement detectives obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and allegedly discovered approximately 21 pounds of marijuana inside. There is no information to indicate that the man is armed but OSP does have probable cause to arrest him for felony drug-related charges and misdemeanor attempt to elude.

potCruz may be on foot attempting to walk from the area or trying to catch a ride from a passing motorist. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’9”, 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and baggy blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at (541) 664-4600.


30 posted on 04/16/2007 11:09:01 AM PDT by AuntB (" It takes more than walking across the border to be an American." Duncan Hunter)
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To: AuntB

Perp is running loose.


32 posted on 04/16/2007 11:35:06 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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