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Drugs and cash recovered during Adams County traffic stop

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January 19th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Colorado man was being held in the Adams County Jail on numerous drug-related charges, following a traffic stop Friday night. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports 35-year old Quentin J. Shehan, of BlackHawk, CO,  faces Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) with the Intent to Deliver,  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to affix a Drug Tax Stamp charges, in addition to not having a valid license, and No insurance.

Officials say an Adams County deputy stopped Shehan at 250th and Elm Streets near Nodaway, at around 8:35-p.m., Friday.  The deputy requested assistance from the Adams County K-9 Unit. During a perimeter search of the vehicle, the dog alerted to the presence of narcotics.  Further investigation revealed Shehan to allegedly be in possession of a large amount of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and a large amount of cash. Details on the quantity and sum of the haul were not released.

Shehan was transported to the Adams County Jail and held pending  a court appearance.