20-year-old Jeffery Abdon was found driving a stolen white Ford truck on March 20, just after 2 a.m. A stop was conducted on the vehicle, and Abson was taken into custody. A search incident to arrest revealed 0.89 grams of marijuana and 0.18 grams of crystal methamphetamine in the vehicle.
Tag: AUTO THEFT
Austin Mellender jailed for felony auto theft & two handguns
18-year-old Austin Michael Mellender is jailed in lieu of a $50,000 bond charged with the theft of a 2020 Ford Escape from Rheann Vera. Officers located him inside the vehicle with two male juveniles, ages 13 and 14, on Pageant Lane with 15 grams of marijuana and a loaded .22 magnum revolver, which was also reported stolen. He attempted to flee during the arrest but was captured after a brief foot chase. A search also revealed a 9mm handgun in the pocket of his hoodie. During an interview, it was learned all three individuals participated in the vehicle theft.
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