GP Police Snared Man and Wife for Driving & Drug Violations in Traffic Stop
Grants Pass Police arrested a man and his wife for driving and drug violations during a traffic stop on the east side of the city early yesterday.
The Police Department reports officers pulled over a white Ford pickup with bicycles in the back in the 400-block of NE Sovereign Avenue on Wednesday around 3:20 a.m..
Police said they stopped the pickup after reports of "suspicious activity" in the area of NE Terry Lane and the Grants Pass Parkway. The license plates on the vehicle were expired and the driver -- identified as "Jesse Houston" -- was found to be driving with a suspended license with a required ignition interlock device not installed. He was cited to appear in court and the pickup was impounded.
While assisting with the traffic stop, officers observed a drug tooter in open view. It was tested, but did not come back positive for narcotics. However, a woman identified as "Esther Houston" consented to a search which revealed more drug paraphernalia that tested positive for methamphetamine. She was also cited.
Posted on 10/10/24 11:08AM by Sam Marsh
