CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A Montana woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence and charges related to marijuana possession and sales, with a search of her car also yielding the discovery of a large amount of cash.
Dixie Rae Post, 52, a bookkeeper from Glendive, Mont., was pulled over by California Highway Patrol Josh Dye on Highway 20 east of New Long Valley Road early Tuesday afternoon.
CHP Officer Kory Reynolds said Post initially was reported as a possible drunk driver.
Dye came up behind Post’s SUV, observed poor driving consistent with drunk driving and pulled her over, Reynolds said.
As a result of the stop, Reynolds said Dye determined Post was impaired and arrested her for driving under the influence.
A search of Post’s car following her arrest led to the discovery of marijuana and $17,000 in cash, stored in different locations throughout the vehicle, Reynolds said. Dye was backed up by several other CHP officers during the search.
Such discoveries during traffic stops are “becoming more common,” Reynolds said.
Dye arrested Post on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, and felony charges of selling or furnishing marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale, according to jail records.
Post’s bail was set at $20,000. Jail records indicated she later paid the required percentage of bail and was released.
Post is scheduled to appear in Lake County Superior Court for arraignment on Dec. 11, according to her booking sheet.
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