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Heroin Involved With Truckee Arrest

Posted: Jul. 9, 2013 11:10 PM PDT

Several drivers called 911 to report a reckless driver on Highway 80 headed eastbound through Truckee Monday evening. Shortly after 5:00 PM CHP began watching for a possible intoxicated driver. CHP Officer Pete Mann says an officer spotted the swerving vehicle and initiated a stop.
Click here to listen to CHP Officer Pete Mann

The officers then searched the suspect driver, Betty Simkins 51 of Yuba City and discovered a number of items.
Click here to listen to CHP Officer Pete Mann

The drugs in the vehicle were suspected to be heroin.

Simkins was taken into custody for suspected possession of a narcotic/controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, and driving under the influence.

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