Driver arrested in Williams with nearly 500 pounds of marijuana
California Highway Patrol officers arrested a driver in Williams on 7 August 2026 after a speeding stop on Highway 20 revealed nearly 500 pounds of marijuana in his SUV. The driver, who could not show legal transport documents, was booked into Colusa County jail on drug transportation and possession charges.
🇺🇸 Highway 20 west of Walnut Drive, Williams, Colusa County · California, United States
California Highway Patrol officers stopped a Toyota SUV for a speeding violation
on Highway 20, west of Walnut Drive in Williams, on Friday, 7 August 2026.[1]The stop began as a routine speeding stop in Colusa County and took an
unexpected turn once officers began speaking with the male driver.[1]Officers
noticed the rear passenger area was full, not with people but with large trash
bags.[1]The driver could not show documents proving he was legally
transporting the cargo, so officers arrested him and booked him into the Colusa
County jail on charges including drug transportation and possession.[1]
The trash bags held nearly 500 pounds of marijuana, about 227 kilograms,
according to CHP.[1]While speaking with the driver, the officer also observed
what CHP described as numerous signs of criminal activity alongside the
marijuana filling the rear passenger area.[2]
The stop was handled by Williams Area CHP officers.[2]CHP said it remains
committed to removing illegal and dangerous drugs from California roadways to
keep communities safe.[1]The driver did not have the required documents to
legally transport the cargo, and the missing documents were the stated basis for
the arrest.[2]
Photos and video
CHP officers with the Toyota SUV and large bags holding the nearly 500 pounds of marijuana found in the rear passenger area. Photo: Williams CHPPhoto details
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