CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was arrested last week after he was found in possession of several ounces of methamphetamine while driving a motorcycle on a suspended license.
Billy Wayne Stimmel, 43, was arrested on the evening of July 30, according to a report from Sgt. Tim Hobbs of the Clearlake Police Department.
Hobbs said that at 8:10 p.m. that day Officer Mark Harden observed Stimmel riding a motorcycle on Austin Drive. A check via dispatch revealed Stimmel had a suspended driver's license.
Harden attempted to catch up with the motorcycle and did so when it pulled over on Saroni Parkway west of Old Highway 53, Hobbs said.
Hobbs said Harden contacted Stimmel and arrested him for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
During a subsequent search incident to Stimmel's arrest, Harden located approximately 4 ounces of methamphetamine in a pocket of Stimmel’s shorts, said Hobbs, which led to Stimmel being additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale.
Stimmel was later booked into the Lake County Jail, with bail set at $15,000. He has since posted bail and been released, according to jail records.
Anyone with information regarding the unlawful possession or sales of controlled substances can contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.
Motorcyclist arrested for meth possession, driving on a suspended license
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