Cañon City suspects arrested with roughly $17,000-worth of drugs in their vehicle
KRDO News
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cañon City Police Department says that two people were arrested, accused of having roughly $17,000-worth of drugs in their vehicle.
Vanessa Nicole Budd, 38, and George Bumgarner, 40, were pulled over on Thursday. Police say they saw drugs in plain view.
Once the vehicle was searched, police say they found about 1.8 pounds of meth, about 800 pills containing fentanyl, and more than 12 grams of a liquid meth/fentanyl mixture.
Additionally, police say they found a large amount of money, a scale, and plastic baggies.
“The recent drug arrest carried out by CCPD and Parole Officers was not just a tactical success—it was a powerful statement about our commitment to protecting this community from the devastatingeffects of dangerous drugs,” a statement by Chief John W. Schick read in part.
Vanessa Budd faces the following charges, according to police:
Unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, or sale (over 4g
of Fentanyl)
Special offender (deadly weapon)
Controlled substance, possession with intent
Conspiracy to commit a felony
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl)
Unlawful possession, Schedule I or II/Amphetamine
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Police say Bumgarner faces the following charges:
Unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, or sale (over 4g
of Fentanyl)
Special Offender (deadly weapon)
Controlled substance, possession with intent
Weapons possession, previous offender
Conspiracy to commit a felony
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl)
Unlawful possession, Schedule I or II/Amphetamine
Possession of drug paraphernalia