Arrested:
Abbott, Jared - 27 year old male, Richland Resident
Charges - Unlawful possession of a firearm, Possession of Marijuana w/ Intent to Deliver, Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License, Failure to Transfer Title
Abbott, Colby - 20 year old male, Richland Resident
Charges - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On 5-7-11 at about 2250hrs a Richland Patrol Officer observed a pick-up truck commit a traffic infraction in the area of Aaron and Goethals. He initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jared Abbott. During the contact he noted that the driver and the passenger seemed to be exibiting signs of being under the influence of a narcotic. During the contact he also noted the odor of marijuana coming from the area of a toolbox in the bed of the truck. The officer discovered that Jared was driving with a suspended license and that he had failed to transfer the title on the vehicle he was driving within the required 45 days. Jared was placed under arrest and his person was searched. During the search a marijuana pipe was discovered in his pocket.
The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Colby Abbott.
During the investigation it was learned that Colby and Jared had smoked some marijuana just prior to the traffic stop.
Officers obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and upon serving the search warrant discovered that inside the toolbox in the bed of the truck was a backpack containing a large baggie of suspected marijuana (over 40 grams). Inside the backpack they also found a .22 caliber pistol and ammunition for the pistol.
The investigation led officers to believe that the backpack belonged to Jared and that there was possibly more marijuana at his residence in the 1500 block of Butternut in Richland. It was also discovered that Jared is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.
Officer served a search warrant at the residence and found about 3 pounds of marijuana at the residence.
If you have any question please contact Captain Jeff Taylor at 942-7363.
