A vehicle stop has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of approximately three ounces of methamphetamine.
Public Information Release
April 7, 2014
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer
A vehicle stop conducted by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of approximately three ounces of methamphetamine.
On April 4, 2014 at approximately 1:30 pm, a narcotics detective was traveling eastbound on Lakeshore Boulevard, near the intersection of Stokes Drive in Nice. The detective noticed a gray Hyundai sedan traveling towards him on Lakeshore Boulevard. The Hyundai crossed over the double yellow lines, into the detectives’ lane of traffic and then traveled back into the appropriate lane. As the vehicle passed, the detective positively identified the driver as 31 year old Bradley Steven Holt of Lakeport. The narcotics detective was familiar with Holt, due to prior contacts and knew he was on felony probation with a search clause.
Narcotics detectives conducted an enforcement stop in the parking lot of the Sentry Market in Nice. When detectives contacted Holt and advised him of the reason for the stop, he became argumentative and refused to follow their directions. Holt refused to comply when detectives were conducting a search of his person, pursuant to the conditions of his probation.
As the detectives were talking to Holt, he exhibited signs of being under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. Holt denied using any stimulants and said “It’s been a year and eight months”, since he last used. Narcotics detectives conducted a series of tests to determine if Holt was under the influence, which he failed.
During a search of Holt’s vehicle, detectives located a rubber medical glove behind the glove box, which was keeping the glove box from closing. The glove appeared to contain something and was tied in a knot at the wrist portion of the glove. Inside the glove detectives located a clear zip lock bag containing a crystalline substance, which they recognized to be methamphetamine. Detectives located another zip lock bag inside the glove which contained three additional bags, also containing methamphetamine and twelve Hydrocodone pills.
When Holt noticed that the narcotics detectives had located his methamphetamine and pills, he immediately denied ownership and began yelling, “Can someone call the cops?” Holt became aggressive, refused to follow directions and accused the detectives of planting the drugs in his vehicle.
Holt was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, violating the terms and conditions of his probation, being under the influence of a controlled substance and obstructing / resisting a peace officer. He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked. Holt is currently still in custody and being held without bail, due to his probation violation.
The methamphetamine was later weighed and determined to have a gross weight of 88.3 grams or 3.1 ounces. The pills and an imprint of M367, and were identified as 10 milligram Hydrocodone pills.
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