Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrests

Saturday, January 5, 2013

— Finding methamphetamine during a traffic stop led to the arrest of two people.

Melinda V. Labeff, 30, of Motel 8, 1206 S. Thompson St. in Springdale, was arrested Thursday in connection with felony possession of 2 ounces of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of ecstasy tablets, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Ulices Quintero, 30, of 1570 Ione Place No. 102 in Springdale, was arrested Friday in connection with felony possession of 2 ounces of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of drug paraphernalia and citations for no driver’s license and careless driving.

Police officers stopped a car driven by Quintero near the intersection of Pleasant Street and Robinson Avenue for careless driving, according to a police news release. Quintero recently left a room at Motel 8.

Quintero consented to a search of his vehicle, according to the release. Nearly 2 ounces of meth, a handgun, bullets and over $6,000 in cash was found. The meth was in seven plastic bags, with four containing between 3.3 to 3.8 grams, according to police records.

A search of Quintero’s apartment yielded another handgun, two scales, two drug pipes and another gram of meth, according to the release.

A search warrant allowed officers to enter the room at Motel 8, according to the release. Labeff was in the room, along with more than 2 ounces of meth, ecstasy pills, a small amount of marijuana and more drug paraphernalia.

Labeff and Quintero were in the Washington County Detention Center on Friday in lieu of $75,000 bond each.