BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Bellingham officers uncovered over 827 grams of methamphetamine and 55 grams of cocaine after stopping a white 1997 GMC earlier this week.
An officer noticed that the car had switched plates before pulling it over according to officials.
As the driver parked against a curb during the traffic stop, a suspect in the passenger seat jumped into the driver’s seat and immediately drove off of a curb and down an embankment.
After that, the suspect got out of the car and ran away. Then a K9 officer arrived with a dog but chose to chase down the suspect himself.
A search found a handgun, $1,158 in cash and a fake revolver as well as the drugs and scales. Almost 900 grams of narcotics were recovered in total.
One of the suspects was a convicted felon and already had warrants for their arrest.
They were booked into jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, attempt to elude, and hit and run. Their bond is currently set for $60,000.
The suspect who drove down the embankment was also arrested for two drug charges.
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