ISP stops vehicle containing 106 pounds of pot

CREATED Dec. 21, 2012

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On Dec. 19, just before 7 p.m., Idaho State Police stopped a 2007 Honda Ridgeline for a traffic violation, eastbound on Interstate 84, near milepost 5 in Payette County. ISP identified the driver of the vehicle as Kennard Mueller, 39 of Jacksonville, FL.

"A Payette County Canine alerted to the odor of drugs on the exterior of Mueller's vehicle," said ISP. "A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana with a total weight of 106 lbs."

Police believe the marijuana was in route from Washington to Illinois.

Mueller is being charged with Felony Drug Trafficking.