Jose Alfredo Sanchez Jr., 51, is charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. The charge involves 50 grams or more.<\/p>\n
He also faces possession of a controlled substance in a correctional facility. He is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
The allegations are detailed in a probable cause affidavit filed in the case. Charges are allegations, and Sanchez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop on Interstate 29<\/h2>\n
According to the affidavit, a Grand Forks County sheriff\u2019s deputy stopped Sanchez on northbound Interstate 29 on August 2.<\/p>\n
The stop happened near mile marker 147. Authorities said the vehicle was speeding in a construction zone.<\/p>\n
Sanchez told the deputy he was returning to Grafton after a week-long trip to Laredo, Texas.<\/p>\n
The affidavit says Sanchez and his passenger gave different accounts about when the trip began.<\/p>\n
A K9 was then requested at the scene.<\/p>\n
Meth Allegedly Found in Peanut Butter Jar<\/h2>\n
Sanchez gave permission for deputies to search the vehicle, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n
During the search, authorities found a peanut butter jar inside a cooler on the back seat.<\/p>\n
The seal appeared intact. However, deputies noticed peanut butter around the rim and opened the jar.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding a black object inside the peanut butter.<\/p>\n
The object was wrapped in electrical tape. Authorities cut it open and found a white crystal-like substance.<\/p>\n
A field test indicated the substance was methamphetamine, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n
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Jose Alfredo Sanchez Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMore Packages Found in Caulking Tubes<\/h2>\n
The vehicle was later taken to the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force office for another search.<\/p>\n
Agents found six caulking tubes inside a Walmart bag.<\/p>\n
Four tubes felt like they contained hard objects, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n
Investigators removed four packages that resembled the package found in the peanut butter jar.<\/p>\n
Authorities said each package field-tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The combined weight of the seized methamphetamine was about 512 grams, or roughly 1.1 pounds.<\/p>\n
Additional Allegations at Correctional Facility<\/h2>\n
After Sanchez was booked, authorities said more methamphetamine and a glass smoking device were found on him.<\/p>\n
The affidavit says Sanchez removed the items and gave them to correctional staff.<\/p>\n
The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force investigated the case.<\/p>\n
Readers can search North Dakota court records<\/a> for public case information.<\/p>\n More information is available from the Grand Forks County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n