EPSO: Traffic stop leads to arrests and seizure of guns and illicit drugs

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two people were arrested after deputies allegedly found two firearms, fentanyl pills, illicit drugs, and a large amount of cash during a traffic stop, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO).

EPSO says traffic deputies stopped a vehicle at about 9:27 p.m. Aug. 29 near Peterson Road and Panamint Court in the Cimarron Hills area.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies saw a firearm and drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle.

Deputies say they detained the suspects, identified as 48-year-old Preston Reno and 43-year-old Amanda Pacheco-Sammon, and searched the vehicle.

During the search, deputies reportedly found another firearm, fentanyl pills, other illicit drugs and a large amount of U.S. currency.

Reno was booked into the El Paso County Jail on charges including:

• Aggravated driving after revocation
• Possession of a weapon by a previous offender
• Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
• Special offender — drug offenses
• Various traffic offenses

According to the sheriff's office, Reno is being held on a $50,000 bond.

Pacheco-Sammon was booked on charges including:

• Possession of a weapon by a previous offender
• Special offender — drug offenses
• Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
• Unlawful distribution, manufacture, dispensing or sale of a controlled substance

EPSO says Pacheco-Sammon was released on a $50,000 bond.

Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the Apple App Store. Android users can download it from Google Play here.