(Sept 25 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On September 25, 2008, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Officer Powers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Jaye Street and Olive Avenue.
Officer Powers contacted the 17 year old female driver, who displayed objective signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Upon further investigation the female juvenile was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance.
She was also in possession of a useable amount of suspected methamphetamine and was arrested.
The female juvenile was transported to the Tulare County Juvenile Detention facility for housing on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance; Transportation of a Controlled Substance; and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.
For more information regarding this case contact ...
Investigating Officer(s) M. Powers and Supervisor C. Jordan at 782-7400.