Police K9 in Wisconsin aids in seizure of 15 grams of fentnayl, 900 messages of drug activity found on phone
Dec 20, 2024
HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) - A police officer and his K-9 partner seized about 15 grams of meth/fentanyl during a traffic stop in Wisconsin while finding hundreds of texts concerning drug dealing.
According to a Facebook post from the Hartford Police Department, Officer Parker noticed a speeding car that ran a red light and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle didn't initially stop, but the driver was reportedly making movements towards the center console.
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Officer Parker's partner K-9 Flash was deployed for a free air sniff during the stop and alerted to the presence of drugs. During a search initiated by probable cause, officers located 15.34 grams of pressed pills, which were tested and found to be meth/fentanyl pills.
38 pills were located in the form of small candy pieces. The driver consented to a search of his phone to prove he wasn't a drug dealer. The phone search resulted in officers finding over 900 text messages concerning drug activity, including delivery details.
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The suspect is currently held at the Washington County Jail for possession with intent to distribute narcotics.
No more details were provided.