LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A Lower Lake woman was arrested this week after drugs, paraphernalia and drug sales records were allegedly found in her home.
Carin Kim Jones, 55, was arrested following a search warrant service at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to Michelle Gonzalez, public information officer for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Gonzalez said Jones was contacted and detained in the driveway of her residence without incident.
A search of the residence was conducted by narcotics detectives and a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy and his K-9 partner, Gonzalez said. The search resulted in the discovery of a false panel above the bathtub in the home.
The panel slid open to reveal a safe hidden in the wall. Once opened, narcotic detectives discovered approximately two ounces of methamphetamine, as well as a digital gram scale, a calculator, packaging materials, records of drug transactions, a large amount of currency and other items related to the sale of controlled substances, Gonzalez said.
In addition, Gonzalez said $2,361 in currency was seized from Jones’ person and the safe pending asset forfeiture proceedings.
Jones was transported to Hill Road Correctional Facility where she was booked for possession of a controlled substance for sale, with bail set at $10,000. Jail records indicated she later posted bail and was released.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be contacted through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.
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