OROVILLE, CA (MPG) - On April 11, 2020, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Deputy Arredondo conducted a traffic enforcement stop in Oroville. Deputies identified the occupants of the vehicle as Christopher Gude of New York, age 26, Julian Jenkins of New York, age 26, Frank Perry of Georgia, age 35, and Samantha Reyessickels of Los Angeles, age 25. A records check showed Gude had a felony warrant for his arrest out of New York for homicide, and Perry had a felony warrant for his arrest out of Trinity County, California.

During the traffic enforcement stop, BCSO Police Service Dog (PSD) “Chico” conducted a free-air sniff of the public space around the vehicle. “Chico” alerted on the vehicle indicating the odor of a narcotic was coming from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle approximately 64 pounds of marijuana and approximately $99,000 was located.

In addition to the arrest warrants, the occupants of the vehicle were all placed under arrest for possession of marijuana for sale, and for transportation of marijuana. Detectives and deputies interviewed all four individuals and determined Gude, Jenkins, and Reyessickels traveled from the Los Angeles area to Northern California to purchase marijuana. Gude indicated he planned to resell the marijuana in the Los Angeles area. Detectives and deputies determined Perry had traveled from Georgia to help facilitate a marijuana purchase.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information to contact Sergeants Pat McNelis, Brad Meyer, or Deputy Arredondo at 530-538-7671.