Tuesday, April 3, 2012

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

Idaho State Police
1540 Foote Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-525-7377

For immediate release

On April 1st, 2012, at approximately 5 p.m., the Idaho State Police stopped a 2001 Honda Coupe traveling northbound on I-15 near milepost 127, Bonneville County. The Honda driven by Elizabeth A. Atherton, 18 YOA, of Colton, California was arrested for failing to have a driver's license and during a search of the vehicle drug paraphernalia was located. Two passengers in the car, Kenneth W. King, 27 YOA and Jessica L. Brashear, 18 YOA both from California were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Also located was approximately 2 ounces of Amphetamine (Felony). The investigation into this part of the case is on-going. The driver of another vehicle traveling with this group was later arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bonneville County Sheriff's Office assisted with their K-9 as well as the ISP Investigation's Division.