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Chehalis, WA - Drug Bust: Felon Arrested After K9 Finds Drugs, Gun
Chehalis, Wash. – A traffic stop in Chehalis led to drug and firearm charges after deputies discovered suspected methamphetamine and a handgun. According
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2026-02-26T00:03:22.000Z
Drug Bust: Felon Arrested After K9 Finds Drugs, Gun Chehalis, Wash. – A traffic stop in Chehalis led to drug and firearm charges after deputies discovered suspected methamphetamine and a handgun. According to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office, deputies initiated a stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.
Upon conducting a search, law enforcement officers recovered approximately 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. The driver, identified as a convicted felon, was taken into custody without incident.
The individual faces charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a firearm. The investigation is currently ongoing.