On the evening of January 16, a traffic stop along Highway 70 east of Portola led deputies into a probation search, and later searches tied to a Quincy home and a second car.
A Plumas County patrol sergeant conducted a traffic enforcement stop around 9:50 p.m. on a car traveling eastbound on Highway 70 just east of Portola.
During the stop, the driver was identified as Robert Appley, who authorities said was on probation.
Deputies conducted a probation search and reported locating alcohol, a gun holster, drug paraphernalia, and a substance later identified as 10.2 grams of methamphetamine.
Appley was taken into custody.
As the investigation continued, deputies obtained a warrant for Appley’s Quincy home and a second car associated with him. Deputies served the warrant at the home and on the second car.
During the service of the warrant, deputies reported seizing additional evidence, including more controlled substances, ammunition, and a gun.
Appley was booked into the Plumas County Jail. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges, including but not limited to possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, repeat drug offender enhancements, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, removal of firearm identification numbers, and violation of probation.
No injuries were reported. A woman who was a passenger in the car was not arrested and was helped in getting to her destination.
Authorities say the case will be forwarded to the Plumas County District Attorney’s Office for review and possible prosecution.
