Crime & Safety
Fentanyl, Meth Seized During Livermore Traffic Stop: Police
Authorities allege hundreds of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl were found inside a vehicle pulled over for a broken tail light.
LIVERMORE, CA — Two people were arrested Wednesday after a routine traffic stop uncovered a substantial drug cache, according to Livermore police.
Police said an officer pulled over a gold Toyota Avalon with an inoperable brake light around 4:15 p.m. near First Street and Mines Road. Officers determined the passenger, Charles Golonko, 37, had an active misdemeanor warrant.
According to police, a search of the vehicle revealed fentanyl, methamphetamine, Xanax bars, a digital scale and dozens of empty small bags. Officials said the amount of fentanyl seized amounted to 965 lethal doses of the powerful synthetic opioid.
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Golonko was booked into jail on suspicion of multiple drug-related crimes, including transportation of a controlled substance. Police said the vehicle's driver, identified as Cassandra Cornutt, 29, had three felony warrants and was also booked into jail.
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