LAKEPORT, Calif. – A vehicle stop conducted by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force last week resulted in one arrest and the seizure of 14.7 grams of methamphetamine.

Frederick Edward Schoefer, 53, of Kelseyville was arrested following the stop, which occurred on Thursday, June 26, according to Lt. Steve Brooks.

At 8:20 p.m. June 26 a narcotics detective observed a black Jaguar coupe traveling westbound on Lakeport Boulevard that was exhibiting an erratic driving pattern, Brooks said.

Brooks said Central Dispatch conducted a records check of the vehicle’s license plate and advised the vehicle's registration was both expired and suspended.

The narcotics detective conducted an enforcement stop of the vehicle in the 800 block of Lakeport Boulevard in Lakeport, identifying Schoefer as the driver, Brooks said.

The detective explained the reason for the stop and then deployed his drug-certified K9 to conduct a sniff of the exterior of the vehicle. Brooks said the dog alerted to the odor of a controlled substance numerous times as she walked around the outside of the vehicle.

Brooks said the narcotics detective explained to Schoefer that the dog had provided multiple positive alerts to the vehicle.

When asked, Schoefer adamantly and repeatedly declined a consensual search of his person or the vehicle. He immediately became confrontational and insisted the K9 did not alert, Brooks said.

The detective told Schoefer the he was exhibiting the signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Brooks said the detective asked Schoefer to participate in a series of tests to determine whether or not he was under the influence, which he refused.

Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana in the ashtray. They also located a tool bag in the trunk, which contained numerous hand tools. The bag also had a concealed compartment which contained 17 packages of a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine, Brooks said.

Brooks said the detective asked Schoefer if the tool bag was his and Schoefer replied, “I have the right to remain silent.”

Schoefer was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of less than one ounce marijuana. Brooks said Schoefer was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.

The methamphetamine later was weighed and determined to have a gross weight of 14.7 grams. Brooks said a small amount of the substance was tested using a narcotics identification kit, which flashed blue indicating a presumptive positive for methamphetamine.

Schoefer remained in custody early Tuesday. Jail records show his bail is set at $125,000.

The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.