On July 5, 2024 at approximately 3:47 PM, Precinct 8 Deputy Gossett with Constable Phil Sandlin’s Office observed a blue GMC Denali traveling in the 8700 block of Galveston Rd. A check of the registration revealed the license plate belonged to a white GMC pickup.
Deputy Gossett initiated a traffic stop and upon contact with the driver, detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The driver was identified as 19 year old Sammy Saldivar Jr. Deputy Gossett conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located 35.5 grams of marijuana, a handgun, drug paraphernalia and a large sum of U.S. currency. Upon investigation, it was revealed the vehicle displayed fictitious license plate, VIN and registration sticker. A further check of the vehicle’s information confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen through Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Rabago and his K-9 partner Max arrived to assist in the investigation and positively alerted on the contraband.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Unlawful Carry of Weapon and Possession of Marijuana. Saldivar was transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bonds were set at a total of $1,200. The Asset Forfeiture division was contacted and accepted the seizure of the U.S. currency.
