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Traffic stop in Pott. County leads to 2 arrested on drug & alcohol charges

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September 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop Tuesday night in Pottawattamie County resulted in two drug-related arrests. Sheriff’s officials say a Deputy stopped a car at around 10-p.m. in the 3500 block of Harry Langdon Blvd., after a check of the license showed the registered owner had a suspended license. During the stop, the Deputy noticed drug paraphernalia and open containers of alcohol, in plain view. There was also a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The driver was cited for Operating Under Suspension. Two passengers, 25-year old Alex John Rocha, and Brandon Jordan Rocha, both of Council Bluffs, were arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. One of the men was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both were also cited for Open Container as a passenger.

Among the items recovered from the vehicle, was a multi-colored “bong,” and two marijuana grinders, along with a sandwich bag containing a “Green leafy substance” suspected of being marijuana.