An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper's traffic stop last Wednesday about 15 miles north of Madras on Highway 97 led to the seizure of approximately 31 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of a Minnesota man. OSP Drug Enforcement Section has been conducting follow up investigation and has authorized the release of the information related to the arrest.
On March 19, 2014 at approximately 1:10 p.m., an OSP senior trooper stopped a 2008 Chrysler Sebring displaying Minnesota license plates northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 75 for a traffic violation. The vehicle's driver was identified as DANIEL R. VAGLE, age 31, from Big Lake, Minnesota.
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop with the assistance of an OSP drug detection dog led to the discovery of approximately 31 pounds of marijuana in a large duffel bag in the car's trunk. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $75,000.
VAGLE was taken into custody by troopers and lodged in the Jefferson County Jail for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana.
Vagle photograph - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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On March 19, 2014 at approximately 1:10 p.m., an OSP senior trooper stopped a 2008 Chrysler Sebring displaying Minnesota license plates northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 75 for a traffic violation. The vehicle's driver was identified as DANIEL R. VAGLE, age 31, from Big Lake, Minnesota.
Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop with the assistance of an OSP drug detection dog led to the discovery of approximately 31 pounds of marijuana in a large duffel bag in the car's trunk. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $75,000.
VAGLE was taken into custody by troopers and lodged in the Jefferson County Jail for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana.
Vagle photograph - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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