Eugene
Reckless driving stopin the River Road area leads to multiple charges, police say
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, this incident occurred on April 23, 2024.
Eugene Police Departemnt officers witnessed a reckless driver in the River Road area.
Officers arrested Emilio Tobon for DUII.
During the arrest, officers developed information Tobon was in possession of a firearm inside the vehicle.
Upon further investigation, Tobon was found to be in possession of fentanyl and over $7,000 in cash.
A K9 officer and his canine partner were called in to assist and the K9 alerted on the vehicle.
Officers obtained a search warrant, leading to the discovery of additional fentanyl, packaging materials, scales, and four handguns.
Tobon was lodged for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Delivery of a Controlled Substance Schedule II, and DUII.
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