Woman arrested in Putnam traffic stop after drugs found in car, deputy treated for fentanyl exposure
A traffic stop in Putnam County on Saturday led to the arrest of a 65-year-old Jacksonville woman. Deputies said Zoe Allison was driving erratically and when they pulled her over, they found illegal drugs.
Deputies observed Allison swerving in her lane, making sudden stops, and performing a dangerous U-turn in front of another vehicle, sheriff’s office social media post states. When deputies pulled her over, they noted her slurred speech and slow reactions, prompting a field sobriety test that confirmed her impairment, deputies said.
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During the search of Allison’s vehicle, deputies discovered a folded piece of paper containing a powdery substance, which Allison admitted was fentanyl. Handling the substance caused one deputy to feel sick, leading to her hospitalization for evaluation.
She was medically cleared and has since returned to duty. The substance tested positive for fentanyl, and further inspection revealed cocaine residue on a scale and a small baggie in Allison’s purse that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Allison was charged with two counts of drug possession, two counts of drug paraphernalia possession, and one count of driving under the influence.
She remained in Putnam County jail Tuesday morning.
Zoe Allison was charged with two counts of drug possession, two counts of drug paraphernalia possession, and one count of driving under the influence.
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