33,000 CASH Seized after Arkansas State Police K-9 Trooper KHAR's "Alert"|
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- On 1/24/24, at approximately 22:34 hours, I was patrolling the area of Interstate 40 West at the 171 mile marker.
While in the area, a white Honda Accord passed me and changed lanes from the left to the right lane. After the vehicle changed
lanes, it crossed over the fog line on the right shoulder. I caught up to the vehicle to initiate a traffic stop for the violation and it
crossed over the fog line again just before I initiated my blue lights.I made contact with the driver, later identified as Samantha Sauro
and advised her who I was and the reason for the traffic stop.
I asked Sauro for her driver's license and she advised me she didn't have it on her. I asked her if she could write her name and
birthday down for me and she did. While speaking with Sauro I observed her bottom lip quivering. When I handed her my
notebook to write information down I observed her hands to be shaking. Sauro was also very apologetic throughout the
duration of our conversation.
Considering the observed nervous behavior, lack of information, and inconsistencies in Sauro's story, I suspected that Sauro
may be engaging in criminal activity. I asked Sauro if there was anything illegal in the vehicle and I immediately observed
Sauro to begin breathing heavily and I could see her chest rapidly rising and falling. Sauro went on to say there was not
anything illegal in the vehicle. I asked Sauro for consent to search the vehicle and she denied. Prior to me asking for consent,
Sauro was making steady eye contact while speaking to me and had her body orientated towards me. Once I asked for consent
to search the vehicle, Sauro turned her body towards her vehicle and began looking at it with a frightened expression.
I requested a K9 at my location and Sr. Cpl. Trent Behnke advised he was en route to assist. While waiting for Sr. Cpl. Behnke,
TFC Price arrived on scene to assist as well. TFC Price began speaking with Sauro and during their conversation, he asked her
if everything in the vehicle was hers.
Sauro's body was oriented towards TFC Price while she was speaking with him. Once
again, Sauro turned back towards her vehicle and with a frightened expression and stated, "um, I think so yeah". TFC Price
then asked Sauro if there was anything illegal in the vehicle and she replied, "Not to my knowledge." Just before Sr. Cpl.
Behnke arrived on scene, Sauro stated she would let me search the vehicle. I advised her since the K9 was about to be on
scene we would wait and allow him to run the dog. Sauro then admitted she had methamphetamine paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
Once Sr. Cpl. Behnke arrived on scene he ran his K9, Khar, on the vehicle. The K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics in the area
of the open passenger window. I conducted a search of the vehicle and located a large piece of aluminum foil with a large
amount of suspected methamphetamine residue in the driver's floorboard. I continued to search the vehicle and located a floral
pattern zip-up bag behind the driver's seat. Inside the bag, I located a large amount of US currency. The currency was hidden
under makeup products, along with more aluminum foil containing suspected methamphetamine residue. The currency was
divided into seven different rubber-banded bundles. The rubber bands were small black rubber bands. The bundles were
comprised of varying amounts of denominations ranging between $100 bills and $1 bills. Through my training and experience, I
know currency packaged in this manner, in those denominations, with the presence of narcotics is often times indicative of
narcotics distribution.
Sauro was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (meth or cocaine) and improper lane change.
I transported the evidence and currency to State Police Headquarters to be stored in evidence. While processing evidence, it
was discovered the large piece of foil located in the driver’s floorboard contained a useable amount of methamphetamine. I will
be seeking the charges of possession of a controlled substance schedule 1-2 (meth or cocaine) against Sauro. The narcotics
seized were submitted to Troop A Evidence to be sent to the Arkansas State Crime lab.
Sauro's cell phone and currency were also submitted into Troop A Evidence.
Sr. Cpl. Chet White and I took the currency to Centennial Bank to be counted and deposited. The currency totaled $33,053.00.
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thank YOU, LT … lots and lots of interesting pieces in this one … hope this wakes her up to where she’s headed before she loses her child *and* her hair !
@@kinsley7777
Good Morning Karen, thank you ma'am!
You'd think that people doing trafficking would figure out that the smart thing to do is avoid Arkansas. But if they were smart, they wouldn't be trafficking in the first place.
...and avoid rental cars.
@@anitae or drive normal.. obey traffic laws, have the transport ride up to code.. (lol im glad they dont...) these losers have no common sense ya know
$33k will buy a whole lot of Beggin’ Strips…
As soon as she said it was a rental car the red flags started shooting Up !!!
Badge already knew it was a rental. Thats why she was being tailed.
Rental without paperwork, ya done
I liked seeing the different people hugging it out, the tow truck guy and the troopers respecting each other.
Thanks for this video, Lt.! Very interesting--all the paperwork and detail involved in this type of arrest! K9 Khar was lightning-fast on locating the evidence. I always enjoy seeing the bond between Trooper and canine--each has their own way of working together. Everyone be safe and be well! ❤
Good Morning Gracie, and thank you ma'am!
She was done as soon as she had no idea what her friends did for work. Good enough friends to travel across several states to visit but no clue where they work? Red flags!
Thanks for the video Lt
Hey Mrs. Sandra!
Did you see Sgt. Blackerby? I found this footage after you asked if he had any bust lately. Have a great rest of your day.
Sad, our country is in TROUBLE! Like the Channel Guys thanks ! from SE Texas Bear
Welcome Barry!
That is such a lame excuse not to have her own car, daughter ripped her leather seat and cup holder? What is she a wild cat? Not too believable.
She’s such a poor liar.
WOW that K9 hit quick! Khar is an amazing trooper pooch for certain.
THANKS LT. great video
Thanks Blend!
Thank you APA!
Thanks Linda!
It was fascinating listening to Sargeant Blackerby explain to Tanner what the process was. He was so patient with Trooper Crossland.
Hey Margaret! Sgt. Blackerby and Sr. Corporal Behnke were so fantastic in assisting Trooper Crossland
You can tell that I don't read the police reports as I didn't realize that Senior Corporal Behnke was involved. Was he the handler for Trooper KHAR?
That's 10-4 Margaret, he's KHAR's handler. He's a great guy.
I always think it's funny how they think they're really going to get away with it as Always Thanks for another one Lt.
Heyyyy Harry!
Thanks Brother!
I love the teamwork. I like how instructions and information is clear. Great instructor, Sargent Blackerby! ❤
Good Morning Emily, thank you ma'am!
Greetings from the UK, been a long time subscriber and thank you for the videos, much appreciated.
This didn't seem like the drugs busts we normally see. I've watched the ones where a large amount of illegal substances are being transported by mules but this lady appeared to have lots of money and just traces or small amounts of the drugs. Would she be an actual dealer on her way back to somewhere after having sold a consignment I wonder?
Hi Pete!
Thanks for being a loyal viewer sir and welcome. The Troopers are saying that she had possibly made a delivery and was transporting the proceeds back when they stopped her. Have a great rest of your day.
Welcome from the US
who else thinks that if her young child tore up the console in a previous rental that it’s likely she *took* that child *with* on a past drug run ?? 🤷🏼♀️
That's a great question Karen!!!
@@arkansaspoliceactivity
that comment really got my attention …
she doesn’t get her proverbial “stuff” together, she’s going to lose her child PDQ 🥺
@@kinsley7777
LT concurs!
Oklahoma? You're done!
Man, I hate it when I am on the way to Aldi with $33K wrapped in tinfoil and the cops take it!
LMAO.....😅
She was on the way to OKC to reup
Good evening Lt, This is a very good video. I'm glad they caught her with all this money. I guess it's drug money too. Why do they have to take the money to the bank? Is it cuz they get the right amount counted?
Thank you for the nice video.
You have a good night and a great day tomorrow my friend. Take care and be safe. 😊❤
Hey Cindy!
Thanks so much and it's per Policy and Procedure that it's always taken to the bank. Everything the Troopers do is mandated by Policies. I hope you're having an amazing day, and God bless.
@@arkansaspoliceactivity Oh okay I understand now. My day was alright. Can't wait to see a premiere from you. Hope all is going well with you. Have a great day tomorrow. God bless you and take care.
Trooper Crossland is smooth, all that chit chat and hes reeling her in.
Concur
Great catch there new guy! Very intuitive questions to lead up to that big happy ending. Be safe out there
No shopping trip today.
You would think they would get a story straight before they take such a thing on. But if not stupid criminals, they would get caught.
"So where ya headed to?"
"home'
WRONG
When you have Record for drugs on food stamps etc Carrying large amount of cash Rental car etc Yes they take the cash &&&😂
Drug dealers need to Hire straight lace drivers with their own cars With no drug records
The State of Arkansas says, "Ka-Ching!"
It still amazes me that these mules aren’t smart enough to hide the $ and keep things out of the car that the k9 will find, then again we only see the dumb ones!
Thanks APA! 💙💙
Thanks ArmyVet!
Thanks very much APA.
Very welcome Vincent
@@arkansaspoliceactivity Keep them coming if you are able and thanks for all the hard work it takes to produce your channel. Be safe out there.
You would think she would have a decent story together.
Wonder if this was a Turo rental. I'd hate to be the host finding out their car was being used as a drug runner.
These LEOs know when something is amiss. Red flags for sure.
Arkansas has some amazing cops!!
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Good Morning Pamela, and thank you ma'am!
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Samantha you forgot your money?
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They specifically go after vehicles with Oklahoma tags
I guess I need to quit carrying cash. Had no idea it was illegal 🤷♂️
VFF near fort smith, a few days ago we responded to a MVA involving state police about a pursuit. Hoping you get the footage😂
Absolutely!
What Agency initiated the Pursuit?
@@arkansaspoliceactivity I believe it was ASP. The Choctaw casino is in Pocola OK but some of the parking lot is still in Arkansas. When I arrived on scene there were about 6-8 ASP cars
@@arkansaspoliceactivity from what I heard the guy came from the casino and ASP pitted him on hwy 253
104, I'll have it soon.
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I won some cash in Tunica Mississippi once if I had gotten pulled over on the way home I’d lost all of it I guarantee that I had cash in every pocket full they would have thought they pulled over the drug mule from hell lol .
Tunica Mississippi, use to be the Vegas of the South.
Some will never learn to keep their mouth shut. He isnt your friend!
Yes, the police seized the cash, and the drugs and the car. They didn't leave anything behind, so, yes, the Arkansas State Police (not the "State of Arkansas") seized the cash.
The Arkansas State Police are the State of Arkansas.
Lost that cash
14:04 что за чёрный зверь вышел на дорогу?
That was an insect on the windshield of the car :) There was nothing on the road
@@_--JohnVK--_ Да! Жук какой-то сраный или ебаная цикада... Коп на это место наступил почти сразу...
Usual suspect!
I know others don’t agree with this… money is legal. Therefore if you’re driving a car with a billion dollars inside, it shouldn’t be a reason for arrest or seizure unless it can be PROVED to be illegally used. Last weekend I attended a gun auction with about $20k in my pocket. I guess I’m lucky I didn’t get pulled.
Yes, but I'm sure you would have been able to provide a statement showing your withdrawal ... thereby proving that it's your money, from your account.
That is what courts do . Cops can only accuse people with reason.
@@Mila_Brearey Maybe not. Lots of cop shops use this tactic as legalized theft. You can find many upon many instances of people getting their money stolen by the cops who were not criminals. This is theft and many states have already stopped it.
@@Mila_Brearey You shouldn't have to prove that money is yours, that's some police state stuff. Just more proof that we're not actually "free"
It's not just the cash itself., it's about how it's bundled, the denominations , the presence of paraphernalia & so on. Did you not hear the Officer explain all of that ?? EVERYTHING about her from the car, her ridiculous lies, the money, the paraphernalia, the foil with residue, no DL or ID, the car being a rental in a "friends" name, yet she knows nothing about the so called "friend" who paid for her rental to drive allllll that way to visit for just a couple days & on & on & on. EVERYTHING about her was a huge red flag. These Troopers ate specially trained to spot ALL of those red flags, right down to her body language. Anyone who knows anything about Ark & that stretch of highway, watches these types of videos ESPECIALLY out of Ark know what the video is going to be about without even looking at the Title or vid description. It's either going to be about these morons running drugs or it's goung to be about the morons who attempt to flee from Ark Law Enforcement. Pull these kinda stunts in Ark & you can guarantee yourself a 90-98% chance of getting caught. They are famous for their Tenacity & putting 120% into their jobs as Law Enforcement. These are some of the BEST, most well trained, highly professional & very smart Officers/Troopers in the US. They DO NOT give up till they get their suspects no matter what it takes. Every State/City in the US could use some ARK Training. Their Uniforms should bear the FAFO logo on them somewhere because that is definitely 💯 how it goes with them. I don't live anywhere near Ark & know better. All the people who live there or in any surrounding State should also know better. There is NO amount of money ANYONE could offer me or any level headed person to FAFO in Ark. !!
Who in the heck would drive on that highway at night if it wasn't an emergency? Practically all semi-trailers, fog, ASP's looking out, etc - no thanks not for me. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
Driving a rental is not evidence of drug trafficking. Having a fishy story is not evidence of drug trafficking. Even having a small amount of illegal drugs is not evidence of drug trafficking. I am all for taking meth and dealers off the streets. I do not see how they can justify taking cash from a person because they have inferred drug trafficking. The cash itself is not illegal, in any amount.
The answer is "non ya".
Finally some troopers who are not over weight..!!!
Where have you seen overweight troopers?
In my experience, most Troopers are not overweight. Every now and again I will see one, but that's it. It's the city boys and sheriff that tend to be on the heavy side.
"Crossed over the fog line on the right shoulder." Meanwhile, the semi is driving on the fog line for about 1/4 of a mile. Of course, an out-of-state rental car is a much more likely candidate for a drug bust. 🙂 I'm not a fan of pulling people over for silly things like touching the fog line, but it's not illegal and it does catch a number of traffickers.
You are wrong. It's called failing to maintain your lane.
@@johnm4908You're just a bit too overexcited to make this unnecessary 'correction', go back to bed.
What's a fog line? I've been driving for 52 years and never heard of that before in any state I've driven in.!
That possibly could be considered extending the atop to wait for the drug dog
How do all these cases not get thrown out because of the initial stops are always bogus or illegal?
Seriously dude? 😂😂😂 somethings wrong with you, seek a doctor.
You are meaning the Rodriguez v. United States, USSC (2015) where US Supreme Court ruled (and Senior Judge Ruth Ginsberg explained) that it is unlawful to detain person(s) for any extended time to call and wait for a canine to search vehicle, unrelated to the initial traffic stop (in this case her car crossed the shoulder line a couple of times)? If that is what you meant by bogus or illegal search then you probably had forgotten that there are two clauses tied to that Supreme Court Ruling. You remember the first claus/option:
Option 1: NOT EXTENDING STOP….K9 and K9 deputy can do free air sniff of vehicle as long as purpose of stop not abandoned and stop not extended
but you probably forgot clause/Option 2: if deputy/trooper develops R.A.S. (Reasonable Articulable Suspicion) then… detention and investigation take as long
as needed till R.A.S. dissipates.
So, what is RAS exactly and how is it defined: (I'm copying and pasting for your reading pleasure) --> Key Factors and Indicators That Contribute to the Establishment of RAS
Reasonable Articulable Suspicion (RAS) relies on a set of key factors and indicators that law enforcement officers must consider when determining whether they have sufficient grounds to initiate an investigatory stop or conduct a search. These factors serve as a framework for evaluating the legitimacy of the suspicion and ensuring that it meets the required legal standard.
1. Observations of Suspected Criminal Activity: Officers may rely on their training and experience to recognize behaviors, actions, or circumstances that are consistent with criminal activity. These observations can include furtive movements, nervous behavior, or suspicious interactions.
2. Information from Informants or Witnesses: Information provided by reliable informants or witnesses can play a crucial role in establishing RAS. Officers may receive tips or reports about criminal activity, which, when corroborated, can contribute to a reasonable suspicion.
3. Matching Descriptions: When individuals match the description of a suspect involved in a crime, it can be a legitimate basis for RAS. This includes physical characteristics, clothing, or other identifying features.
4. Location and Timing: The location and timing of an encounter can also be significant factors. High-crime areas or unusual hours may raise suspicions. For instance, a vehicle circling a neighborhood late at night in an area known for recent burglaries may warrant an investigatory stop.
5. Unusual Behavior: Behavior that is inconsistent with the ordinary activities of law-abiding citizens can raise suspicions. For example, a person loitering near a closed business, trying to conceal an object, or looking into parked vehicles may trigger RAS.
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A Very small amount of drugs should not allow police to take someone’s cash imo. The laws on this are confusing to me.
Arkansas Code § 5-64-505 (2020) seems pretty clear to me.
Stay uninformed and naive, my friend.
They are making such a big deal over some money 33 thousand is not all that much
A traffic stop doesn’t warrant a search ……………..,,,Period. Cop on a fishing trip …………….Period. Film Film Film. This way you take the long way around people from broke a$$ podunk states. Legal or unfortunately not.
Ok criminal, cry some more.
Tipped off! Bogus excuse to pull her over!
Tipped off by the rental plate, yessir you're correct. Good job, have a 🍪.
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