From Seatbelt Violation to Drug Bust: NMSP’s Unexpected Arrest

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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) arrested a man after making a traffic stop on July 16.

According to the source, the stop was initially for a seatbelt violation but quickly escalated.

In the afternoon, an officer noticed a vehicle with a passenger not wearing a seatbelt. The officer stopped the car and discovered that the passenger had an outstanding warrant.

The passenger was identified as 19-year-old Jesse Angel Tredway, who had a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

After identifying Tredway, authorities obtained a search warrant for his backpack.

Upon searching, they alleged they found cash, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other items used in trafficking illegal drugs.

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Tredway was arrested and taken to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center.

He faces multiple charges, including six counts of trafficking, five counts of distribution of a controlled substance, violation of cannabis trafficking regulations, and a seatbelt violation.

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