Marin traffic stop yields drug, alcohol cache
Marin County sheriff’s deputies seized suspected heroin, suspected methamphetamine and 55 bottles of allegedly stolen alcohol after a traffic stop Sunday in Novato.
A deputy stopped the car for vehicle code violations at about 1 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 at Atherton Avenue. The deputy saw a bundle of suspected drugs on the driver’s side floorboard, according to the sheriff’s department. The substances and the alcohol bottles were confiscated during the ensuing search.
The driver, Erika Spinks of San Pablo, was booked into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of possessing stolen property, conspiracy and drug offenses. She was also booked on an outstanding arrest warrant from Stockton police.
Spinks, 35, remained in custody Sunday afternoon.
The passenger, Dale Lionel Mark of San Pablo, was booked on suspicion of possessing stolen property and conspiracy. Mark, 61, has been released on bail. He could not be reached for comment Sunday.