Friday, May 17, 2013

Latest southern Colorado news, weather and sports from FOX21 News

Marijuana, gun, $10K found on bus in Lamar
Posted: 03.01.2012 at 11:57 AM
0
Casey Loren  / Courtesy: Lamar Police Department
Photo

LAMAR, COLO. -- Lamar Police officers found illegal drugs, weapons and cash during a K9 search on a bus in the city Wednesday afternoon.

Officers used a k( to check the Prestige Travel Bus in the 100 block of Holly Street around 12:13 p.m.

When the K9 unit alerted officers to a seat and bag inside the bus, they arrested 27-year-old Casey Loren.

Recent drug busts in the area
Teen caught growing marijuana 
25 arrested in major bust 
Citizen calls in tip 

Edward, a Kansas resident, admitted to transporting marijuana to Wichita, Kan. and was returning to the Denver area.

Officers found marijuana, a gun and more than $10,000 in cash on Loren. The cash will be forfeited, and Loren will be charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana and possession of an illegal weapon.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
10-vehicle crash cripples northbound I-25
Travis Ruiz   |  Yesterday at 9:30 AM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Police: Autistic boy found naked in home with dead rodents; two arrested
Abbie Burke  |  Yesterday at 6:55 AM  |  4 comments
Follow FOX21
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Health Connection
Local medical information
Loud & Proud
Tell us what makes your school cool.
Education
Schools and Universities
Legal
Help from lawyers
ADVERTISEMENT