Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Jasper Police arrest Lamar, Springfield men, confiscate Diazepam, marijuana

(From the Jasper Police Department)

On Wednesday, June 21 at 6:52 pm, a Jasper officer stopped a black Chevrolet Traverse near the intersection of 4th and Lexington.

The officer stopped the vehicle in reference to exceeding the posted speed limit, 56 mph in a 35 mph zone. 

Contact was made with the driver, Alfredo Herrera of Lamar and the front passenger, David Baum of Springfield. 

After smelling marjuana coming from the vehicle, a search was conducted of the persons and the vehicle. (16) yellow pills identified as Diazapam, a controlled substance was found, along with an estimated 15 grams of marijuana. Both subjects were arrested.

Note: The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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