K-9 Lieutenant Kai Finds Fentanyl, Methamphetamine in Vehicle With Expired Registration

This is a press release from the Crescent City Police Department:

On 7-29-2022 at about 2000 hours, Crescent City Police Officer Pearson was conducting patrol through the backlot of the high school and saw a vehicle that had expired registration and was in an area of the high school that is closed at night. 

Officer Pearson stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Samantha Rovier (age 42) and passenger Johnny Ponciano (age 53). 

Sgt. Lopez arrived on scene and deployed K9 Lt. Kai who alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.  

During a search Officers located fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a working digital scale. 

Rovier was cited and released for expired registration.  The vehicle was towed for being out of registration for over 6 months.  Ponciano was arrested and booked into the Del Norte County Jail for possession/transportation of controlled substances.

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Farce
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Farce
1 year ago

What ever happened to good old crack? You never hear about good old crack and those good old crackheads anymore…I miss reading about those good old days

Joe
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Joe
1 year ago

“During a search Officers located fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a working digital scale.” What if the digital scale wasn’t working?

North westCertain license plate out of thousands c
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North westCertain license plate out of thousands c
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe

Then they would be in trouble from the department of weights and measures

jean lopez
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jean lopez
1 year ago

Who’s a good boy?!? You get a cookie!!

Last edited 1 year ago
Sandy Beaches
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Sandy Beaches
1 year ago

Good dog. Now I hope your person gives you good food, something else than kibble. Good home prepared dog food doesn’t cost much more and is much better for dogs and can change the menu a bit. Also dogs are pack animals and share food. You eat chicken and I the dog eats chicken, well it means a lot to me. Really humans how would you like to eat kibble all the time?

Cool whip !
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Cool whip !
1 year ago

This should be a lesson to all you junkies and bubble heads ! In the future always make sure that your dope is registered !!!💩🤢🤮

Chuck U
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Chuck U
1 year ago

Can someone explain the rational for giving a K-9 rank?

jean lopez
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jean lopez
1 year ago
Reply to  Chuck U

In the military dogs usually outrank their handlers. This is to ensure respect and prevent the possibility of abuse. They usually form a very tight, almost sacred relationship.

Sandy Beaches
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Sandy Beaches
1 year ago

By being a lieutenant the dog is an officer and usually out ranks the human officer handler. Gives new meaning to “ barks out orders”.

Kym Kemp
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1 year ago
Reply to  Sandy Beaches

Snort!

Paul
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Paul
1 year ago
Reply to  Sandy Beaches

So that might make me a canine captain, if you were to ask my kids or wife. Great line SB.

triniboldticino
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triniboldticino
1 year ago

I’ve seen multiple false “detections” by dogs, usually instigated by the handler so probable cause is established for a full on search. This goes on with drugs, money, etc. Here’s a good article on the subject:
https://www.livescience.com/9215-police-dogs-sniff-drugs.html

trout fisher
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trout fisher
1 year ago

Lieutenant Kai is a handsome fellow

JRB
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JRB
1 year ago
Reply to  trout fisher

Boy, have we become jaded here on the northcoast! Fentanyl overdoses were the number one killer in 2021, surpassing traffic accidents. Over 40,000 people died.
Lock up the merchants of death and throw away the keys! I know, It’s just numbers, until it hits home. I say, give K9 Lt. Kai what ever he wants for dinner!