Stolen U-Haul trailer stop leads to drug bust
JACKSBORO (KFDX/KJTL) — A hit on a stolen trailer led to a drug bust in Jacksboro this weekend.
On Saturday, October 26, just before noon, Officer Ragle with the Jacksboro Police Department received a “hit” from flock cameras on a possible stolen U-Haul trailer driving south on N. Main Street in Jacksboro.
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Officer Ragle located the vehicle, confirmed that the trailer was stolen out of Nevada, and proceeded to stop the vehicle on South Main in front of Jacksboro Inn.
When the driver exited the vehicle, a small amount of marijuana was found, and a search located almost five more pounds of marijuana.
The truck was rented out of Hertz in California and authorities are awaiting confirmation on whether or not it was stolen as well.
A Facebook post from JPD said the suspect, from Seattle, Washington, has a history of drug trafficking.
This is a developing story. Stick with Texoma’s Homepage for updates as more information becomes available. All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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