Highway Patrol Makes Felony Marijuana Bust
Highway Patrol Makes Felony Marijuana Bust

Another felony drug stop—this one by the Highway Patrol. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says around 10pm Tuesday, an officer observed a driver westbound on Highway 20 just outside of Grass Valley near the Ponderosa overcrossing… Listen to Greg…
Another felony drug stop—this one by the Highway Patrol. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says around 10pm Tuesday, an officer observed a driver westbound on Highway 20 just outside of Grass Valley near the Ponderosa overcrossing…
So the officer makes a traffic stop, and makes contact with 32 year-old Jonathan Penrod of Bangor…
Over ten pounds of marijuana were found—hidden in several compartments. The pot was packaged and ready for sale. Cash and other items such as pay sheets were discovered indicating a sales operation. Penrod was booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
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