A traffic stop last week turned into a trafficking arrest for the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy observed a vehicle with improper lights and making an illegal lane change and initiated a traffic stop. The stop escalated when the deputy spoke to the driver.
“There was an odor of marijuana coming from the car,” Elmore County sheriff Bill Franklin said. “There was evidence of drugs visible in the console area.”
The deputy got the driver and passenger out of the vehicle.
In the passenger side of the vehicle, 197 pills believed to be ecstasy were found. White powder believed to be cocaine was found as well. There was also marijuana present.
The passenger, Winifer Weston, 41, of Montgomery, was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of prescription pills and tampering with physical evidence. She was released after posting a $1,539,000 bond.
The driver, John Fuller, 36, of Montgomery, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. He was also cited for improper lane change and improper lights. He was released from jail after posting bond the next day.
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