Powell man charged for possession

A Powell man faces a charge of possession after his history of failing to appear in court led to his arrest during a traffic stop.

At around 7:05 p.m. on June 22, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was stopped on Juniper Hills Road when a vehicle passed with a badly broken windshield.

After conducting a traffic stop, the deputy identified the driver as Benito Juarez. The deputy reports that he recognized Juarez from prior contacts.

Juarez allegedly stated that he had just purchased the vehicle, did not know the name of the previous owner and did not have insurance. A vehicle title confirme...