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California man arrested for possession

Michael Rodriguez of California was arrested late last month on possession charges when the vehicle he was traveling in was pulled over for speeding.

On November 24, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle traveling 1-90 near milepost 202 faster than the posted 80 mph speed limit. Radar showed the vehicle’s speed to be 96 mph.

The trooper reports stopping the vehicle and making contact with the driver, who claimed he was heading to Indiana for Thanksgiving with his two passengers, one of whom was Michael Rodriguez. The driver was asked to exit the vehicle and the trooper allegedly...