Man on Probation in Ukiah Suspected of Selling Methamphetamine

This is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff:

The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be  presumed innocent until proven guilty

On 11-15-2019 at approximately 2:38 A.M., a Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputy on uniformed patrol observed a subject seated in a vehicle that was parked in the 1300 block of North State Street in Ukiah, California.

The Deputy contacted Russell Harmon, who was seated in the driver’s seat of the parked vehicle.

The Deputy learned Harmon was on Pre-Trial Release with a search waiver condition.  Deputies searched Harmon’s clothing and the vehicle which resulted in the discovery of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine.  Further investigation lead the Deputy to believe Harmon possessed the controlled substance for sale.

The Deputy also found four suspected methamphetamine smoking pipes during the search.  During the investigation, Deputies observed Harmon showed objective signs of recent controlled substance use.

Harmon was placed under arrest for 11378 HS [Possess Controlled Substances for Sale], 11364(a) HS [Possession of Drug Paraphernalia], and 166(a)(4) PC [Disobey Court Order].

Harmon was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $40,000.00 bail.