On 10/9/2025, at 11:41 p.m., police officers were patrolling in the area of Magnolia St. and Hazard Ave. when a stop was conducted on a motorcycle without a license plate.
Upon contacting the rider it was determined he did not have a valid motorcycle license.
Through the investigation the police officers located a crossbody bag on the rider. A search was conducted of the bag and 1/2 a pound of methamphetamine (236 grams), and 40 grams of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) was located.
The rider was booked at the Orange County Jail for drug sales related charges and the motorcycle was ridden off into the night by a legal rider.
Based on California law, the suspect in this case—found with 236 grams of methamphetamine and 40 grams of DMT—is likely facing multiple felony charges. Here’s a breakdown of the potential penalties:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale (HS 11378)
- Felony
- Penalties: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in county jail
- Aggravating Factors: Large quantity (236 grams), packaging, and paraphernalia may support intent to sell
- Transportation or Sale of Methamphetamine (HS 11379)
- Felony
- Penalties: 2, 3, or 4 years in prison
- Enhanced Penalties: 3, 6, or 9 years if transported across county lines with intent to sell
- Possession of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine)
- Felony under HS 11350 or HS 11351
- Penalties: 2 to 4 years in state prison for possession with intent to sell
- DMT is a Schedule I controlled substance, making possession for sale a serious offense
- Additional Charges May Include:
- Unlicensed motorcycle operation
- Possession of controlled substances while operating a vehicle
- Potential enhancements if the suspect has prior convictions or was near a school zone
Sentencing Considerations:
- Probation may be possible, but unlikely given the quantity and nature of the substances.
- Drug diversion programs (e.g., Prop 36 or PC 1000) are typically not available for possession with intent to sell.
- Fines and mandatory drug education may be imposed alongside incarceration.