A Galt, California, resident has been charged with a drug-related felony for allegedly being in possession of more than 100 pounds of marijuana after a traffic stop on Saturday, January 26, in Cooper County.
A probable-cause statement says- with the help of a canine, authorities performed a probable-cause search of the vehicle and allegedly uncovered 115 one-pound bags of marijuana in the rear seat and duffel bags in the trunk. Authorities arrested and transported 37-year-old Zechariah Heryford to the Cooper County Jail.
According to online court documents, Heryford has been charged with a Class C Felony for Trafficking Drugs in the Second Degree. Bond has not been set yet.
Heryford is due to appear for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, at Cooper County Circuit Court.