WHO Involved: Carlos Suarez Umanzor, 33, of Richland Center, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: KFC/Taco Bell
What happened: Sheriff Porter reports that on 8/24/2024, A Deputy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle due to an equipment violation. After the suspect vehicle came to a stop, the driver exited quickly and began walking around his vehicle. After the Deputy gave commands, he returned to the driver’s seat of his vehicle. An Officer of the Richland Center Police Department arrived on scene and deployed K9 Teddy. K9 Teddy alerted to an area near the suspect vehicle and located 3 baggies containing a white powdery substance that the driver had thrown from the vehicle after exiting. That powdery substance later tested positive for cocaine. The driver Carlos Suarez Umanzor was placed under arrest and faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
Sheriff Porter would like to remind all that if they wish to report crimes or drug information, they can contact Richland County Crime Stoppers at (608) 647-CLUE(2583) or submit a tip at p3tips.com. Those utilizing these resources can remain anonymous.
Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department
ARREST or CHARGES: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine <5g; 961.41(1m)(cm)(1r)
Misdemeanor Bail Jumping; 946.49(1)(a)
Resisting or Obstructing an Officer; 946.41(2m)