A high-speed chase in Mono County has led to a felony charge against a Nevada woman accused of transporting a large quantity of cocaine.
Elizabeth Marie Acuna, 34, of Sparks, Nevada, was indicted on a single count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
On October 22, 2021, a law enforcement officer pulled over Acuna’s vehicle for speeding on Highway 395. However, instead of pulling over, Acuna drove her vehicle over the double yellow lines and into the southbound lanes of the highway before stopping.
During the traffic stop, Acuna admitted to having drugs in the back of her vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 762.3 grams of cocaine, packaged in two cellophane bags.
At the time of the stop, Acuna was on federal pretrial release on a pending August 2021 drug charge in Oregon.
Acuna faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine if convicted.
The charges against Acuna stem from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the California Highway Patrol.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alstyn Bennett is prosecuting the case. Acuna is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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