Pc 530.5 Drug Paraphernalia

INTRODUCTION:
This case involves the suspect being arrested for PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft and PC 602(o)-Trespassing. The suspect was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of H&S 11364(a) and H&S 11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
This incident occurred in the rear parking lot at the above location.

EVIDENCE:

• (5)-Used hypodermic needles. One hypodermic needle had a reddish substance inside of it. The needles were found in Martin’s green backpack.

• (1)-Wallet containing a California Driver’s License, social security card and an AAA card which belonged to Robert Edwards Smith. A receipt was also found inside of the wallet.

• (1) PPD vial which contains the reddish substance

found inside a hypodermic needle, approximately 10ML/CC.

INVESTIGATION:
On 01-26-18 at approximately 1128 hours, I conducted extra service at the above location regarding transient encampments on Private Property. It should be known that citizens’ have telephoned the Pasadena Police Department about several transients illegally living at the above location. Prior location checks have also revealed transients being arrested for possessing firearms, narcotics, stolen property and drug paraphernalia.
Upon my arrival, I saw Suspect David Dominic Martin and Holly Bouldin in the rear parking lot at the above location. I immediately recognized the above individuals from prior police contacts, where they were found trespassing on City Property. During the prior police contacts, they were advised and cited for trespassing. It should be noted that the property owner has filed a “No Trespassing” letter with the Pasadena Police Department.
I conducted a records check on both individuals and learned that Martin had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. I handcuffed and arrested Martin for the outstanding warrants. The handcuffs were double locked.
Incident to arrest, I searched Martin and found a wallet in his left rear pants pocket. I looked through the wallet and found a California Driver’s license (CDL #C0788980), Social Security Card (#547-65-1184), an AAA card (#4290045079673204) which belonged to Robert Edward Smith (DOB 08-17-64). I also found a faded receipt with a telephone number for Adam written on the back of it (626-232-3839).
I searched Martin’s backpack that he was wearing prior to arresting him. I found an eye glass case which contained four used hypodermic needles. I also found a loose hypodermic needle at the bottom of Martin’s backpack with a blue rubber strap wrapped around it. I saw that the hypodermic needle contained a reddish substance inside of it (approximately 10ML/ CC). I took photos of the hypodermic needles (see attached photos). Based on my training and experience, the hypodermic needles are commonly used to inject illegal narcotics. It should be noted that Martin was not under the influence of a controlled substance.
I showed Martin the hypodermic needles that was found inside of his backpack. Martin spontaneously admitted that the hypodermic needles belonged to him. Martin also stated that he uses the hypodermic needles to inject crystal methamphetamine.
Based on the above evidence, I additionally charged Martin with PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft, PC 602(o)-Trespassing, H&S 11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364(a)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. I advised Sergeant Pham #6903 of the above incident and he approved the arrest.

I transported Martin to the Pasadena Jail for booking. While in the jail, I read Martin his Miranda Rights from my PPD card. Martin stated he understood his rights by saying, “Yes.” Martin waived his rights and agreed to speak with me about the incident. Martin told me the following information in summary:

On 01-25-18 at approximately 1100 hours, Martin reportedly found the wallet with Smith’s information inside of it.

Martin found the wallet on the north sidewalk of Corson Street near the Orchard Supply Hardware Store located at 3425 E. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Martin retrieved the wallet and in order to mail it back to the owner. Martin reportedly did not attempt to use Smith’s information for personal gain.

Martin admitted that the hypodermic needles belonged to him in order to inject crystal methamphetamine. Martin reportedly injected crystal methamphetamine approximately two weeks ago in his left arm. I saw that Martin did have track marks on the inner portion of his left arm. Martin did not give any other relevant information regarding the above incident.

I booked Martin for PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft, PC 602(o)-Trespassing, H&S 11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364(a)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
I conducted a Wells Test on the liquid substance that was found inside of the hypodermic needle that Martin possessed. The substance tested positive for crystal methamphetamine. I then placed the crystal methamphetamine, hypodermic needles and Smith’s information into evidence, see attached copy of the property sheet. The photos were uploaded into

VeriPic.
I telephoned Adam, which was the telephone number found on the receipt (626-232-3839). The number went directly to voice mail.
I telephoned the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Palmdale Station, where Smith resides. I advised Deputy Ardueta of the above circumstance. I asked Deputy Ardueta if a patrol unit could attempt to contact Smith’s in order to determine if he was a victim of a crime. I have not yet received a reply from the LASD Palmdale Station.

DISPOSITION:
Case to Detectives.