Two Miami residents were arrested after a traffic stop in Key Largo led deputies to drugs and a DUI investigation, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Monroe County officials released details about the incident involving Nicholas Sean Pichardo, 25, and Claudia Yero, 29, who were traveling on U.S. 1 on May 22.<\/p>\n
Deputies say they stopped a Ram pickup truck pulling a trailer around 9:03 p.m. near Mile Marker 100 because the trailer lights were not working.<\/p>\n
According to the Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Pichardo\u2019s driver\u2019s license had expired, and he \u201cappeared intoxicated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Authorities say a subsequent search uncovered a THC vape pen and substances that field-tested positive for cocaine, MDMA, and fentanyl.<\/p>\n
Both suspects were transported to jail, deputies said.<\/p>\n
Pichardo was charged with:<\/p>\n
DUI\/unlawful blood alcohol level (misdemeanor)<\/p>\n
DUI\/unlawful blood alcohol level with property damage or injury (misdemeanor) <\/p>\n
Possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) <\/p>\n
Possession of cocaine (felony) <\/p>\n
Smuggling contraband (felony)<\/p>\n
Four counts of drug possession (felony) <\/p>\n
While Yero was charged with:<\/p>\n
Possession of cocaine (felony) <\/p>\n
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