Flagstaff (NAZ Today) – According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office on December 23, 2009 a K9 officer observed a New Mexico plated Dodge Durango speeding and following too closely on I17. The deputy pulled over the vehicle on I17 near Cordes Lakes. The vehicle contained two occupants including the driver, 30-year-old Emilio Lopez-Burgos from New Mexico, and his passenger, 27-year-old Isai Villasenor from Colorado.
Both occupants were extremely nervous and deputies had a chance to speak with each person separately regarding their relationship and travel plans. Both told very different stories as to the destination and their history together.
Due to the occupant’s suspicious behavior the K9 officer requested consent to search the vehicle. The driver consented and after a short search deputies noticed the flooring in the rear of the vehicle was artificially raised. Further examination revealed a hidden compartment under the rear seat which contained contraband. Both were detained pending further investigation.
The vehicle was transported to an auto yard in the area so the compartment could be completely exposed. While checking inside, deputies located 3 packages which contained cocaine. The total weight of all packages was over 7 lbs. Both admitted knowledge of the drugs.
Lopez-Burgos and Villasenor were booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center for charges including Transportation and Sales of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance. They are each being held on a $500,000 bond and due in court this Wednesday.
Emilio Lopez-Burgos (Image source: YCSO)
Isai Villasenor (Image source: YCSO)
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