Thursday, April 15, 2010

ISP SEIZES CASH AND DRUGS

IDAHO STATE POLICE
1540 FOOTE DRIVE
IDAHO FALLS ID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SIGNIFICANT CASH SEIZURE

On April 14, 2010 at approximately 10:01 am, Corporal Vance Cox of the Idaho State Police conducted a traffic stop on I-15 north of Idaho Falls. During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver, Bennet Cleff (62), of San Rafael California was driving under the influence. Inside Cleff's vehicle was approximately 1 ounce of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia. Cleff was also in possession of $17,020.00 cash, which was affiliated with the drug items. During the investigation, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office assisted Cpl. Cox by deploying their drug K-9. Also assisting with the investigation was the Idaho State Police Detective Division. Cleff was booked into the Jefferson County jail and charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

For any questions feel free to contact Lt. Weadick at 525-7377.