(SCSO release) — On April 10, 2023, at approximately 2319 hours, Deputy Harrison was on patrol in the area of Live Oak Boulevard and Eager Road when he observed a black 2002 Honda Accord traveling south on Live Oak Boulevard. Deputy Harrison noted the vehicle had an American flag license plate frame that partially covered the license plate which obstructed his view of the letters and numbers. This was a violation of 5201.1 (b) of the California Vehicle Code.

While Deputy Harrison was conducting a traffic stop on the Honda, dispatch advised him the registered owner of the vehicle, last name Bee, was on CDCR parole for 594 (b) PC. The driver yielded and Deputy Harrison contacted the driver and passengers of the vehicle. Deputy Harrison identified the driver as Bee and the two passengers with last names of Kimball and Beare’Miller. Deputy Evans arrived on scene to assist with the stop.

During a search of the vehicle, Bee has found to be in constructive possession of a 3” knife, a violation of his parole conditions, and a methamphetamine smoking device. He was later arrested for the pipe and a parole violation.

Kimball had given a false name and was arrested for providing a false name to a peace officer.

During a consent search of Beare’Miller’s purse, Deputy Harrison located a total of 50.01 grams of methamphetamine packaged for sale, drug paraphernalia, and a digital gram scale. Deputy Evans collected a methamphetamine pipe and two baggies containing methamphetamine, totaling an additional 3.75 grams, which was concealed on Beare’Miller’s person.

Beare’Miller was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Due to Deputy Harrison’s keen observations, he was able to establish probable cause to pull this vehicle over and ultimately arrest three individuals who were up to no good. Although drug cases, compared to other crimes, do not often lead to stiff penalties, by keeping individuals in the system and on probation, these cases can be used to argue for higher sentences, be used for plea bargaining, or be used as tools to aid in future investigations of more serious crimes. Excellent job!