SPEEDING AT 3:00 AM LEADS TO THE ARREST OF TWO MEN

  

A vehicle traveling over 100 miles per hour on Highway 290 at 3:00 in the morning led to the arrest of 2 men Wednesday.  Washington County Sheriff Otto Hanak reports that at 3:00 AM Wednesday, Deputy Josh Martinez observed a vehicle speeding in the 3600 block of Highway 290 West.  The vehicle posted a speed of 108 mph in a 60 mph zone.  During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle resulted in Deputy Martinez locating approximately a half pound of Marijuana, THC oil, and an AR-15 pistol with a magazine capacity for 60 rounds of ammunition.

Sheriff Otto Hanak stated that the occupants were identified as 18-year-old Daniel Espitia of Houston and 19-year-old Isaac Zarate of Pasadena.  Both Espitia and Zarate were taken into custody, booked into the Washington County Jail, and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, and Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bonds were set for $17,500.00 each. Both posted bonds and have been released from custody.