An out-of-state resident was arrested Oct. 11 after a Novato narcotics detection canine recognized the odor of narcotics in his vehicle.
Jason Lee Simpson, 29, of Oregon was pulled over for a traffic stop on Highway 101 at Ignacio Boulevard at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A narcotics detection canine conducted an exterior sniff of Simpson’s vehicle, alerting officers to search for drugs.
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“Officers conducted a search of Simpson’s vehicle based on the canine alert and located suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle’s glove compartment,” Sgt. Jennifer Welch said.
Officers also found marijuana in the vehicle’s trunk and passenger compartment, Welch said.
Simpson was evaluated and it was determined he was under the influence of narcotics, after exhibiting signs, Welch said.
Simpson is being charged with felony possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and being under the influence of a narcotic.
He was arrested and booked into Marin County Jail.
