Large amount of drugs seized after reckless driver stopped

A 46-year-old reckless driver from Broward County who possessed more than two ounces of hallucinogenic mushrooms and more than three ounces of marijuana was arrested for DUI as well for drug possession Saturday afternoon on U.S. 1.

Michael Allen Holt of Plantation, Florida was charged with DUI, possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms, possession with intent to sell marijuana, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Middle Keys Sgt. Joel Slough was on patrol about 4:17 p.m. when he received numerous reports of a reckless driver, southbound on U.S. 1. The vehicle was a black, Ford Mustang GT. Callers stated the driver was doing to hurt someone as it almost caused several head-on collisions. Sgt. Slough spotted the Mustang at Mile Marker 56. Sgt. Slough saw that the Mustang was tailgating other cars. Sgt. Slough saw the Mustang attempt to pass a car, then decide against it. Other drivers pulled aside and let Sgt. Slough get directly behind the Mustang.

Sgt. Slough observed the Mustang drift into the other lane, suddenly brake and continue to tailgate. Sgt. Slough performed a traffic stop just south of the Vaca Cut Bridge. Sgt. Slough noticed the Mustang had been parked at an odd angle to the highway. Sgt. Slough was unable to determine the number of people in the Mustang due to dark window tint. Sgt. Slough drew his service weapon and told the driver to roll down the window. Sgt. Slough instructed the driver, later identified as Holt, to roll down the window, twice.

After several moments the driver’s side door opened. Holt’s movements were slow, delayed and he appeared to be confused as to how to roll down the window. Sgt. Slough ordered him to show his hands. Holt complied. Sgt. Slough holstered his weapon. Sgt. Slough immediately smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Traffic Enforcement Deputy Shaun Lones arrived on scene. Holt denied there were any drugs in the Mustang.

When Holt exited the vehicle, Sgt. Slough noticed marijuana “shake” inside the car. Deputy Lones conducted field sobriety tests as Sgt. Slough searched the Mustang. A Glad Lock© kitchen container in the trunk contained the mushrooms. The marijuana found in the trunk in four separate containers and was labeled by strain, such as “Gorilla Glue,” “Mint Cookies,” and “Orange Cookies.” A large amount of rolling papers, a digital scale and a grinder were found.Six prescription pill bottles were also found. Each bottle had Holt’s name on them.

Deputy Lones found Holt’s speech to be slurred. Deputy Lones found Holt to be slow to speak. Holt was unsteady on his feet. Holt failed field sobriety exercises. Deputy Lones placed Holt under arrest for DUI.

Holt was taken to jail.

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