Amador County – A traffic stop early April 6th in Ione led to the arrest of a couple from Modesto for transporting illegal methamphetamine drugs and also for a parole violation.

The Ione Police Chief Michael L. Johnson said the arrest came after a 1:13 a.m. traffic enforcement stop on Wednesday, April 6. Johnson said “an Ione Police Officer effected a traffic enforcement stop on two Modesto residents. The Officer learned that the driver was on active California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation parole.”

Johnson said a “search of the vehicle revealed suspected methamphetamine stashed and concealed in a makeshift compartment within the interior.” The occupants of the vehicle, 44-year-old Effraim Diaz Junior and 31-year-old Monique Diaz, were placed in custody for possession and transportation of illegal drugs.

Effraim Diaz’s “parole agent was contracted and authorized a parole hold be placed on his conditions upon booking into jail,” Johnson said. Effraim and Monique Diaz were booked into the Amador County Jail. Their vehicle was towed from the scene.

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