Man pleads not guilty for multiple charges following drug arrest

UPDATE 3/1/18 1:55 p.m.: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver of the vehicle as Michael Mitchell.

Mitchell was arrested and has been charged with:

1 count of Resist and Obstruct of an officer (Misdemeanor) 2 counts of Possession of Controlled substance (Felony) 1 count of Drug Trafficking Marijuana (Felony) 1 Count of Drug Trafficking in Precursors Methamphetamine (Felony) 1 Count Non Resident Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) 1 Count DWP Misdemeanor Resident (Misdemeanor)

Mitchell appeared in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty.
Bond was set at $100,000.

Mitchell’s preliminary hearing is set for March 14, 2018, and he is being represented by a Public Defender.

ORIGINAL:

Investigation of a slide-off led Fremont County deputies to a large marijuana bust Wednesday.

The Sheriff’s Office said a deputy was called to a slide off at milepost 356 on U.S. Highway 20 at 8:20 a.m. During his investigation, a deputy noticed the strong odor of marijuana.

Because the driver was suspended and providing false information when he was arrested, the car was towed and a search warrant issued for the vehicle.

The search produced 84.4 grams of methamphetamine and 10.23 pounds of marijuana.

Investigation of the incident is continuing.