Narcotics Arrest in Vista
February 1, 2024 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that a woman is facing numerous charges after being found in possession of drugs and weapons in Vista.
It happened on Tuesday, January 30, just before 4:00 p.m. in the 600 block of Sycamore Avenue. Deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station's Community Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) Unit contacted two people inside of a parked car. The driver, identified as Michell Bucknell (41), was a convicted felon and found to be in possession of the following:
- multiple baggies of a white crystalline substance consistent with methamphetamine
- a semi-automatic pistol
- fully loaded magazines and ammunition
- a canister of mace
- U.S. currency
Deputies arrested Bucknell on numerous narcotics and weapons violations. She was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
You can report any suspicious activity by calling the Vista Sheriff's Station at (760) 940-4551.
The Sheriff's Community Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) Unit identifies and resolves problems, both criminal and non-criminal in nature. COPPS deputies perform investigative services, provide patrol support, coordinate municipal and departmental resources to improve public safety and address quality of life issues in Vista.
Source & photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
