By Gina Yarbrough
Vista, CA–A woman is facing multiple charges after being found in possession of drugs and weapons in Vista, authorities said Tuesday.
The incident was reported just before 4 p.m. in the 600 block of Sycamore Avenue. Sheriff’s deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station’s Community Policing and Problem-Solving Unit contacted two people inside of a parked car.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, the driver, identified as 51-year-old Michell Bucknell, was a convicted felon and found to have multiple bags of a white crystalline substance consistent with methamphetamine, a semi-automatic pistol fully loaded, magazines and ammunition, a canister of mace, and U.S. currency.
Deputies arrested Bucknell on numerous narcotics and weapons violations. She was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
Residents can report any suspicious activity by calling the Vista Sheriff’s Station at (760) 940-4551.