Amador County – A minor traffic enforcement stop led to a felony methamphetamine drug-related arrest Monday in Ione. Ione Police Chief Michael L. Johnson said a minor traffic infraction led to felony and other drug charges for two people.

Johnson said a Ford Ranger traveling through Ione on Main Street at about 2 a.m. Monday was stopped by an Ione Police Department officer for a minor license plate California vehicle code infraction. The male driver of the Rander, John Haynes, age 56, and a female passenger told the officer they were on their way to the Jackson Rancheria Casino.

Johnson said: “The officer, upon speaking with the occupants, detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.”

A driver’s license check of Haynes returned showing he had a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Johnson said Haynes were placed in custody.

“A search of the vehicle produced an open alcoholic beverage, a glass pipe commonly used for ingesting illegal drugs, and a baggy of substance believed to be methamphetamine,” Johnson said. A small amount of marijuana was discovered in the possession of the female passenger.

The female was cited and released at the scene for possession of marijuana, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Haynes was arrested on the warrant, California Vehicle Code and Health and Safety Code violations, including Transportation of Methamphetamine.

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