Police arrested three men Thursday suspected of drug possession and sales in a McDonald’s parking lot, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
During the noon hour last Thursday, drug agents were conducting an investigation of the suspected activities at the McDonald’s in the 100 block of San Felipe Road and called Hollister police for help.
According to the police statement:
When officers arrived they contacted Jacob Dickinson (66), Daniel Jimenez (36), and George Lake Jr. (36). The investigation revealed Dickenson was in possession of methamphetamine and he was taken into custody.
A vehicle belonging to Jimenez was located in the southeast corner of the parking lot. California Highway Patrol Officer R. Padilla arrived to assist with his K-9 partner. The K-9 alerted to the vehicle and a search revealed over 36 grams of methamphetamine, a scale and drug packaging material.
Lake Jr. was also found in possession of a large amount of money that was subsequently seized. All three suspects were transported to the San Benito County Jail. George Lake Jr. was booked for conspiracy to commit a crime, transportation of narcotics, attempt to conceal evidence and sales of methamphetamines. Daniel Jimenez was booked for conspiracy to commit a crime and possession for sales of methamphetamines. Jacob Dickinson was booked for possession of methamphetamines.
If anyone has information related to this investigation please contact Officer Juan Guevara at the Hollister Police Department at 831-636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
