Full Notification

Public Information Release
June 30, 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 14.7 grams of methamphetamine.

On June 26, 2014 at approximately 8:20 pm, a narcotics detective observed a black jaguar coupe traveling westbound on Lakeport Boulevard, which was exhibiting an erratic driving pattern. Central Dispatch conducted a records check of the vehicle’s license plate and advised the vehicles registration was both expired and suspended. The narcotics detective conducted an enforcement stop of the vehicle in the 800 block of Lakeport Boulevard in Lakeport. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 53 year old Frederick Edward Schoefer of Kelseyville.

The detective explained the reason for the stop and then deployed his drug certified canine to conduct a sniff of the exterior of the vehicle. The canine alerted to the odor of a controlled substance numerous times as she walked around the outside of the vehicle. The narcotics detective explained to Schoefer that the canine had provided multiple positive alerts to the vehicle. When asked, Schoefer adamantly and repeatedly declined a consensual search of his person or the vehicle. He immediately became confrontational and insisted the canine did not alert.

The detective told Schoefer the he was exhibiting the signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He asked Schoefer to participate in a series of tests to determine whether or not he was under the influence, which he refused.

Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana in the ashtray. They also located a tool bag in the trunk, which contained numerous hand tools. The bag also had a concealed compartment which contained 17 packages of a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine. The detective asked Schoefer if the tool bag was his and Schoefer replied “I have the right to remain silent.”

Schoefer was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of less than one ounce marijuana. He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.

The methamphetamine was later weighed and determined to have a gross weight of 14.7 grams. A small amount of the substance was tested using a Narcotics Identification Kit, which flashed blue indicating a presumptive positive for methamphetamine. Schoefer is currently still in custody and his bail is set at $35,000.00.

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.