Over half a million dollars worth of Methamphetamine is off the streets thanks to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office pulling over a Uintah County man. According to the agency’s press release, on January 8th at about 4:00pm, Utah County Sheriff’s Office deputies were Northbound on I-15 around Mile Marker 242 when they observed a Northbound Toyota Tundra committing traffic violations while towing a trailer. A traffic stop was conducted during which a K9 was deployed around the Toyota Tundra. Deputies were able to locate a substantially large amount of illicit drugs, cash, and a firearm. The driver was identified as Ashley Atwood, a 42-year-old male out of Vernal. Atwood was booked into the Utah County Jail. The list of items seized includes over 60 pounds of Methamphetamine worth around $550,000 dollars, 102.7 grams of Heroin, 61.2 grams of Cocaine, $61,595 dollars in cash, and 1 handgun.
