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Traffic stop in Adams County results in 2 arrested for drug possession

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December 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop in Adams County Saturday evening resulted in the driver and passenger of a vehicle being arrested on drug charges. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a vehicle driven by 24-year old Ashley Parrott, of Creston, was stopped for speeding at around 6:30-p.m. Saturday.

Upon further investigation, marijuana, open containers, and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. Officials say marijuana was also located on Parrott when she was searched. The woman also refused to take test a chemical test for OWI. She was brought to the Adams County Jail on charges which include: Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of an Open Container of alcohol; OWI/refusal and Speeding. Parrott was also charged with supplying alcohol to a minor, when a passenger in her vehicle, 18-year old Mario Pantoja, of Lenox, was questioned and searched.

Pantoja was arrested also arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. In addition, he faces a charge of Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Pantoja was also brought to the Adams County Jail.