Tuolumne County Authorities Arrest Man for Alleged Transportation, Sales of Fentanyl
Photos courtesy of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office
Tuolumne County authorities arrested a man in late August for the alleged transportation and sales of fentanyl.
According to a press release by the Sheriff’s Office, the Tuolumne Narcotics Team conducted a traffic stop in Jamestown on Aug. 27 and noticed drug paraphernalia in the suspect’s vehicle.
Authorities searched the vehicle and reportedly discovered “a small amount” of methamphetamine, along with around 10 grams of fentanyl packaged in separate baggies, allegedly for the purposes of sales.
Authorities reportedly also found digital scales, packaging materials, and magnetic containers commonly used to hide and transport drugs.
The occupant of the vehicle, identified as Christian Robert Kline, was taken into custody on suspicion of the transportation and sales of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
