On Tuesday, a police officer was patrolling a shopping center parking lot when the license plate reader of his unit alerted him of a stolen rental van parked in the lot, according to the Irvine Police Department.
As the officer waited for additional officers to arrive, the driver exited the rental van and was detained.
The suspect told a long story about how he “borrowed” the rental van from a “friend” and intended to return it, but it was quickly discovered the van was reported stolen on Saturday, October 19.
During the search of the suspect, he was found in possession of a large quantity of what appeared to be methamphetamine.
David Totolhuamenel, 27, was arrested and booked at Orange County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
He admitted to the police, during his arrest, that he “just got out of jail last week.” Looks like he is going to be doing more time behind bars. Some people just never learn.
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Borrowed it from a friend! That one works every time! It must be the friend’s meth in the back too. He didn’t know it was there while he loitered and lurked in a dark parking lot at midnight. I’m sure despite being high as a kite and missing 13 teeth he NEVER smokes meth either. Nor does he know the friend’s name, address, or phone number!