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On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 12:12 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a 2008 red Chevrolet Impala for running a red light at the intersection of SW Dennis Avenue and SW Oak Street. Once the Impala stopped, the deputy contacted the driver, 25-year-old Jessie Chavez-Echeverria, and learned he had a suspended driver’s license.
During the traffic stop, deputies learned that Chavez-Echeverria was a convicted felon and found a 9mm handgun in the center console. Shortly after, deputies located two additional guns, ammunition, and fentanyl in a bag that Chavez-Echeverria had with him.
Chavez-Echeverria was arrested for three counts of felon in possession of a firearm and a parole violation detainer.
Charges for the fentanyl are pending, and additional charges are likely.
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