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September 4, 2007

EMPHASIS: Marijuana Seized By Highway Patrol



On Saturday, August 25, 2007, an officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County. The eastbound 1995 Geo Prizm was stopped for committing several traffic violations. After inconsistencies in the driver’s story and extreme nervousness displayed by the driver, the officer requested permission to search the vehicle, which was denied by the driver. A canine unit was called to the scene and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the trunk of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed an amount of marijuana in the trunk and under the driver’s seat, which totaled approximately 56.5 grams.
The driver, Robert G. Ogle, 54, of Austin, Texas, was charged with possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Ogle was transported to the St. Charles County Jail, where he was held.
The charges for which the above subject is accused are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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