Traffic Stop by Sonoma County Deputy and K-9 Benji Leads to Seizure of Meth, Unserialized Firearm
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SONOMA COUNTY, CA — “On July 17, 2026, a Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy and his K-9 partner Benji conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on Luis Plancarte-Montejano, 39, of Santa Rosa. The deputy also knew Montejano to be on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) and was subject to search and seizure.
During the contact with Montejano, a search of his vehicle was conducted, and he was found to have about three pounds of suspected methamphetamine in his trunk. Narcotics Detectives searched Montejano’s home as well.
During a search of the residence, deputies located and seized an un-serialized firearm and ammunition.
Montejano was later booked at the Main Adult Detention Facility for possessing a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance for sale, violation of probation, and violation of PRCS. Montejano remains in custody with no bail due to his probation.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to disrupting the flow of narcotics into our community. Now there are three less pounds of narcotics, and another illegal firearm off the streets. Public Safety will always be the primary focus of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.”
