Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Joshua Edward Cushing, 29 of Kingman, and Breanna Marie Alston, 29 of Kingman. On Thursday (2/6) at approximately 9:20 PM, deputies observed a silver
sedan travelling north on Stockton Hill Rd. and observed an item hanging from the rear view mirror obstructing the driver’s view. A traffic stop was conducted and deputies made contact with Cushing, the driver, and Alston, the passenger. Cushing advised deputies he did not have a valid driver’s license and had an active arrest warrant. Deputies requested both subjects exit the vehicle and Cushing began reaching for something in the back seat. Deputies again told Cushing to exit the vehicle and a records check revealed neither party had a valid driver’s license and the vehicle would be towed. A search of the passenger area revealed a small black pouch that contained 0.3 grams of methamphetamine and several small baggies. A further search of the vehicle revealed 6.3 grams of heroin, and other items of drug paraphernalia under the driver’s seat. A backpack was located in the back seat that contained approximately 2 grams of marijuana. In the center console, deputies located a purple handgun and a records check revealed the gun was reported stolen. Alston admitted possession of the black pouch found in the passenger area. Cushing admitted possession of the items found under the driver’s seat and the marijuana in the backpack. Neither party admitted possession of the stolen gun. Joshua Edward Cushing was arrested for Theft/ Control of Stolen Property, Possession of a Weapon by Prohibited Person, Marijuana Possession, Narcotic Drug Possession, Drug Paraphernalia  possession, all felonies, and an active arrest warrant. Breanna Marie Alston was arrested for Theft/ Control Stolen Property,Possession of a Weapon by Prohibited Person, Dangerous  Drug Possession, and Drug Paraphernalia Possession, all felonies. Both were transported to the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility without incident.