PRESS RELEASE

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2024 – The Bullhead City Police Department made a pivotal bust against two men for drug and weapon possession in a traffic stop operation that led to the discovery of more than 10,000 Fentanyl pills.

On early Friday, November 1, around 2 a.m., Bullhead City police officers apprehended Raymond Oscar Rodriguez, 41, and Dennis Michael Whitaker, 41, both of Bullhead City, during a traffic stop for speeding in the 2900 block of Highway 68. An initial search of the vehicle yielded drug paraphernalia and a 9mm handgun situated under the passenger’s seat, occupied by Whitaker.

Lake Havasu City Police K-9 unit Echo swiftly arrived at the scene. Echo, trained to detect narcotics, alerted the officers of the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Further search confirmed Echo’s find; police unearthed a bag filled with an impressive amount of blue counterfeit “M-30” pills, revealed to contain Fentanyl.

Both Whitaker and Rodriguez are now under police custody, facing charges of possession of narcotic drugs for sale and transportation of narcotic drugs. Along with these, Whitaker faces an additional charge of misconduct involving weapons. Following the arrests, the duo was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

The Bullhead City Police Department remains committed to the relentless pursuit against the drug trade and continues its vigilant efforts to keep our community safe.