Proactive Enforcement Efforts by the Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force Has Resulted In One Arrest. 
Public Information Release
April 18, 2013
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer
Proactive enforcement efforts by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force, has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of methamphetamine.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at approximately 4:15 pm, narcotics detectives conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Sutter Street and Lakeview Drive in Nice. They contacted the driver, 54 year old Christopher Bynum of Nice, and asked to see his driver’s license. When Bynum opened his wallet to retrieve his license, Narcotics detectives noticed a hypodermic needle and syringe in plain view.
Bynum was arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia used for injecting a controlled substance. During a search, detectives located a plastic bag in Bynum’s possession which contained methamphetamine. Bynum was also arrested for the possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force will continue its efforts to eradicate narcotics from the communities of Lake County and seize the suspected profits of drug trafficking for the asset forfeiture whenever possible. Anyone with information that can assist the Task Force with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 263-3663
Address/Location
Lake County CA Sheriff's Department
1220 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-263-2690
