PURSUIT IN FAYETTE CO. LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF DRUGS

  

Fayette County authorities seized a large amount of drugs following an early-morning pursuit on Saturday.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says that around 2:30 a.m., Deputy Cody Williams attempted to stop a vehicle on I-10 near Schulenburg for a traffic infraction.  The vehicle proceeded to evade westbound at speeds of over 100 mph and blacked out its lights. 

The sheriff’s office pursued the vehicle into Gonzales County, where a DPS Trooper was set up with spikes.  The vehicle was successfully spiked, bringing the chase to a stop.

While taking an inventory of the vehicle, Deputy Williams located 8.7oz. of marijuana, 123 grams of promethazine and 89 grams of codeine.  Additionally, a large amount of clear plastic baggies considered common with marijuana distribution were found in the driver’s side door of the vehicle.

The driver, identified as 25-year-old Jasmine Nicole Ybarra of San Antonio, was taken into custody for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Delivery of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.  A male passenger was also detained and was released, pending charges. 

The sheriff’s office thanks DPS, the Schulenburg Police Department and Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with the pursuit.