Traffic Enforcement Stop Results in Methamphetamine Seizure and Arrest
YUBA CITY, CA — Sutter County Sheriff’s Deputies recently conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Chrysler near Percy Avenue and Neilson Road in Yuba City. During the course of the stop, deputies observed indicators consistent with possible narcotics activity. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 37-year-old Stefanie Sears, a resident of Yuba City.
Sears consented to a search of the vehicle. During the subsequent search, deputies located a backpack that contained methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging materials, and cash. Additional methamphetamine was discovered in a separate location within the vehicle. Deputies also recovered multiple cell phones and items of personal property belonging to Sears.
In total, law enforcement personnel seized approximately 113.67 grams, or four ounces, of methamphetamine, alongside $1,125 in cash and evidence consistent with the sale of narcotics. Following the discovery of these items, Sears was placed under arrest by the deputies. She was subsequently transported and booked into the Sutter County Jail on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.
