October 30, 2024 – Plumas County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 20, 2024, Plumas County deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Pioneer Road in Quincy, leading to significant drug-related arrests.

During the stop, deputies discovered that the driver was in possession of an expandable baton, which is illegal in California. A subsequent investigation and search revealed a significant amount of narcotics, including:

94.24 gross grams of methamphetamine

0.39 gross grams of fentanyl

14 methamphetamine pipes with residue

7 foil balls (some containing usable fentanyl)

A container of liquid methadone

$605 in currency and multiple baggies for narcotic packaging

The individuals arrested are:

(Driver) Randall Dean Warren, age 67 of Rolinda, CA Charges: 11378 HS – Possession of a controlled substance for sale, 11379 HS – Transportation of a controlled substance, 11364 HS – Possession of drug paraphernalia, 22210 PC – Possession of an illegal weapon.

(Passenger) Rachel M. Santos, age 37 of Sacramento, CA: Charges: 11350 HS – Possession of a controlled substance, 11379 HS – Transportation of a controlled substance, 11350 HS – Possession of a controlled substance, and 11378 HS - Possession of a controlled substance for sale

Both were taken into custody without incident.

The Plumas County Sheriff's Office remains committed to maintaining community safety and will continue to pursue drug-related offenses.

Source & photo: Plumas County Sheriff's Office