CALIFORNIA WOMAN FACING DRUG CHARGES IN SOMERSET COUNTY

California resident Jackeline Mejia Molina is being held in Somerset County, following her arrest on drug charges. Ms. Molina was originally stopped for traffic violations. Several indicators of criminal activity led to a search of her vehicle, for which she had given written and oral consent. Contained in a compartment in the floor of the vehicle was 2.2 pounds of cocaine, with a street value of approximately $80,000. She was to have received a preliminary hearing.