Two people in Independence are arrested on drug charges following a Valentine's Day traffic stop.
Around 10:30pm last Friday, Independence Police Officer Jacob Smith conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 21st and Oak Street. After an investigation, both driver – 19-year-old Iris Gutierrez and the passenger 21-year-old Javarie Bazques were arrested and taken to the Montgomery County Jail. Gutierrez faces charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia while Bazques is charged with distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and interference with a law enforcement officer.
