Booked for possession

COLFAX—A Deer Park man has been booked into Whitman County Jail for possession after allegedly attempting to hide a syringe during a traffic stop.

According to the police report filed with Whitman County Superior Court, Deputy Cory Alcantar initiated a traffic stop along Highway 195. While speaking to the driver, he allegedly observed a loaded syringe in the front center storage area.

The drive and deputy spoke outside the vehicle. When Deputy Alcantar returned to the vehicle, the syringe had allegedly been moved. The only other occupant was a passenger identified as Duncan Mead, 25. Mead exited the vehicle and the syringe was allegedly located where he had been sitting.

According to the report, Mead admitted the syringe of heroin was his. Other drugs and paraphernalia were discovered in a search of the vehicle, all which Mead allegedly claimed possession of.

The driver was released and Mead transported to the jail. He is being held on bail of $1,000 cash or $10,000 surety. Arraignment has been set for Sept. 25.