Oxycodone Powder Found During Westlake Traffic Stop: Police

WESTLAKE, OH — Before a car passed over the Lorain County line on I-90, it was stopped by police. Inside, officers found oxycodone powder, crack pipes, burnt foil, and a knife.

The traffic stop happened at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Feb. 13. Police said the vehicle was speeding when officers pulled it over. There were two men in the car.

The driver said he was on his way to a job interview. The passenger in the car said he was just along for the ride. Officers thought something suspicious was going on, so a Westlake K9 officer was called to the scene.

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The K9 sniffed the car and alerted officers. Police searched the vehicle and found oxycodone powder, crack pipes, and other suspicious items.

Both the driver and passenger, a 22-year-old and 20-year-old from Avon Lake, were arrested and taken into custody. They are being charged with felony possession of dangerous drugs.

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