Crime & Safety

Lake Elsinore Residents Nabbed For Meth, Outstanding Felony Warrant

Connie Joyce, 58, and William Eddy, 56, were both arrested Thursday near the 215 and Temecula Parkway.

An outstanding felony warrant against a Lake Elsinore man led police to search his car and arrest his female passenger on suspicion of possessing a quarter-pound of methamphetamine, according to the sheriff's department.

Connie Joyce, 58, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested Thursday evening, said sheriff's Sgt. Vance Stolte.

Deputies stopped a vehicle near Interstate 215 and Temecula Parkway because the driver -- William Eddy, 56 -- had an outstanding warrant for allegedly receiving stolen property, Stolte said.

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During the search, Joyce was found with alleged methamphetamine. Deputies also found drug paraphernalia and other items that indicated she was attempting to sell the drugs, Stolte said.

Joyce was arrested on suspicion of distribution and possession of narcotics and remains in custody on $50,000 bail.

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Eddy was also arrested and was being held at the Robert Presley Detention Center on $25,000 bail.

Both are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, according to court records. --City News Service


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