The following information is preliminary and subject to change as the incident is currently under investigation. Events in this press release may change as the investigation progresses.
Post Falls, Idaho- In the early morning hours of 06/21/2023, a Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the area of Pointe Parkway and Interstate 90. The driver of the vehicle was identified as a 17-year-old juvenile female from Spokane Valley, Washington. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old male from Spokane Valley, Washington. While speaking with the driver, the deputy observed marijuana in plain view. A search of the vehicle yielded 157 Xanax pills, 16.6 grams of marijuana, methamphetamine residue, 2.3 grams of cocaine, 3 Fentanyl pills, 68 nicotine vape pens, 20.6 THC wax, 7.6 grams of MDMA, 37 LSD stamps, 3.25 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and several THC edibles.
The juvenile female was booked into the District 1 Juvenile Detention Center on possession with intent to distribute Xanax, MDMA, cocaine and marijuana. She was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, suboxone and tobacco.
The male passenger was charged with possession of marijuana and released to his mother.
Sheriff Robert B. Norris
By: Lt. Zachary Sifford
Case#23-25786
Contact: Lt. Zachary Sifford
Office: 208-446-2245
PIO Cell: 208-758-1045
sopio@kcgov.us