Eric Sponholtz arrested for transportation of narcotics for sale 
DATE/TIME: 08/26/2019 - 11:40 pm
INCIDENT: H&S 11379 (a) - Transportation of Narcotics for Sales
LOCATION: N. Landers Lane & Reche Road, Landers
SUSPECT(S): Eric Sponholtz , 47-year-old resident of Yucca Valley
SUMMARY: : On Monday, August 26, 2019, at about 11:40 p.m., Deputy Singh conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Tahoe which had an inoperable license plate light. As Singh was attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver later identified as Eric Sponholtz, threw a plastic bag from the vehicle. The vehicle yielded shortly after and Singh detained Sponholtz and recovered the bag he threw from the vehicle, which contained approximately 1/2 lb of methamphetamine. Sponholtz was also found to be in possession of a large amount of money consistant with narcotic sales and was arrested for H&S 11379(a) - Transportation of Controlled Substance for Sales. Sponholtz was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Refer: Deputy R. Singh
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 091901298
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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