Douglas County deputies find 1,000+ fentanyl pills, stolen guns during traffic stop

By CNN Newsource

Published August 3, 2022 1:58 PM

By Jennifer McRae

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — Deputies in Douglas County took more than 1,000 fentanyl pills off the streets when they pulled over a vehicle in the Meridian area early Sunday morning. Deputies also found multiple stolen guns and a large amount of drugs.

When deputies pulled over the vehicle, the driver tried to take off. That driver struck a patrol car before getting out of the vehicle and running away.

Fortunately for deputies, the driver didn’t get far and was arrested.

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