bishoppolice1On February 16, 2012 at 2308 hours, the suspect,  James Michael Degroot, 26 of West Hollywood, was stopped for a minor traffic infraction by a Bishop Police Officer near the Bishop Country Club on Highway 395.. During the contact, a search of the vehicle was conducted and Officers said they recovered a large mason jar with marijuana inside; two small plastic bags with marijuana; and one digital scale.

It was determined the total amount of Marijuana recovered from the vehicle during the search was
40grams.

Degroot was arrested for 11357(c) HS-Possession of over 1 Ounce Marijuana and
11359 HS-Possession of Marijuana for Sale. Degroot was transported to the Inyo County Jail and he is
currently out on bail for the above listed charges.

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