Redmond woman arrested in traffic stop on fentanyl possession charge; apartment raid finds drugs, cash, scale

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A multi-agency investigation over the past several months led to the arrest early Wednesday morning of a Redmond woman on fentanyl possession charges during a traffic stop by Redmond Police Street Crimes Unit detectives.

The arrest of the woman, who police did not identify, resulted from an investigation that included a multi-jurisdictional surveillance operation, Lieutenant Eric Beckwith said.

A search warrant later was executed at a Redmond-area apartment, Beckwith said. Seized evidence included fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, cash and a digital scale.

"The case has been referred to the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of additional drug-related charges," Beckwith said in a news release.  

"The Redmond Police Department would like to thank CODE and DCSO Street Crimes for their assistance in the investigation," the lieutenant added.

"Drugs are addictive and dangerous. If you a struggling with addiction, please call a substance abuse hotline such as Ideal Options 1-844-GO-IDEAL. If you are aware of drug activity, please report it to your local law enforcement agency. "