With the assistance of Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies, two California men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) early Monday morning (Jan. 9, 2012) when a traffic stop in the Wilsonville area led to the seizure of approximately 7 pounds of methamphetamine found inside their car.
The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation.
On Jan. 9, 2012 at approximately 2:30 a.m. an OSP senior trooper stopped a 2000 Acura Integra two door displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 284 for multiple traffic violations. The car’s two occupants were identified as driver ALFREDO CHAVEZ, age 33, and passenger GUILLERMO LOPEZ MADUENO, age 38 -- both from Watsonville, California.
While the trooper and a deputy were talking with both men outside the car, LOPEZ MADUENO attempted to run away. He was overtaken and captured about a hundred yards away from the car.
Subsequent investigation led to the discovery of 7-one pound bags of methamphetamine inside the car. Estimated value of the seized methamphetamine is $140,000.
Both men were taken into custody without further incident and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine.
OSP was assisted during the stop by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
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Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
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Oregon State Police