IDs, Checks Linked To 20 People Found On Woman During Traffic Stop In Novato: Police

NOVATO, CA — An East Bay woman was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of identity theft after a traffic stop in Novato led police to discover identification documents, checks and credit cards belonging to at least 20 people, authorities said.

Kimberly Linice Allen, 53, of Antioch, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of possessing identifying information, identity theft with prior convictions, possessing drug paraphernalia and being a felon in possession of tear gas, Novato Police said.

An officer stopped the car early Thursday near Ignacio Boulevard and Alameda del Prado for an equipment violation, according to police.

During the stop, the officer spotted pepper spray inside the car and determined the driver, Allen, was a convicted felon, police said.

Police said they found drug paraphernalia and personal property belonging to at least 20 people, including identification, checks, credit cards and mail during a search.

Allen's bail was set at $110,000, police said.

This is an ongoing investigation.