Mail Tribune - Cop stop nets pot, no driver - April 14, 2007

Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)

2007-04-14

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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Classic Forums Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Women in Business Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Customer Service Advertise With Us Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map Email Story to a Friend April 14, 2007 Pedro Lopez Cruz Cop stop nets pot, no driver Staff reports Oregon State Police seized 21 pounds of marijuana from a Jeep Cherokee that its driver abandoned during a traffic stop near Ashland Friday morning, but they're still looking for the man who ran. An OSP trooper stopped the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Oregon license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 10 at about 7 a.m. Friday for a traffic violation. During the stop, driver Pedro Lopez Cruz, 20, of California, fled on foot, running east from the freeway, OSP said in a news release. Oregon State Police troopers and drug enforcement detectives tives obtained a search warrant for the Jeep and discovered about 21 pounds of marijuana inside. Authorities reported that they have probable cause to arrest Lopez on felony drug charges and a misdemeanor charge of attempting to elude police. Police suspect Lopez tried to walk from the area or get a ride from a passing motorist. They believe he is headed to Salem. Police describe him as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and baggy blue jeans. Anyone who sees a man matching his description is asked to call OSP at 541-664-4600. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Online Casino Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary