SPRINGFIELD: Pounds of marijuana and guns were among items seized in an undercover drug investigation.
Clark County sheriff’s deputies on Dec. 4 conducted an undercover drug investigation in the area of 700 block of Knickerbocker Avenue when a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle.
The vehicle failed to yield to the marked sheriff’s vehicle with lights and sirens activated, and sped away at a high rate of speed while running several stop signs northbound on Western Avenue.
Due to the reckless behavior, deputies discontinued the chase. Several minutes later, it was discovered that vehicle had struck another at Western Avenue and Pleasant Street. The driver then fled on foot.
The driver — whose identity hasn’t been released — was located later at 414 Western Ave. The drivers from both vehicles were treated at area hospitals for injuries.
A duffel bag with two pounds of marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol were found inside the suspect’s vehicle.
Two other search warrants executed at 645 West Grand Ave. and 730 Knickerbocker Ave. in Springfield yielded an additional two semi-automatic pistols; four pounds of marijuana; a half ounce of cocaine; and $82,049 in cash.
Charges will later be presented to the Clark County prosecutor’s office.
