Woman arrested on felony drug charges after Clifton traffic stop
A traffic stop in Clifton led deputies to find suspected meth and arrest a 51-year-old driver on multiple charges.
CLIFTON, Colo. — On Aug. 17, 2026, Mesa County deputies stopped a vehicle near 33 Road and Lombardy Lane and contacted three adult females; the driver was identified as 51-year-old Sarah Leonard. Leonard, who had an active warrant and was driving without a valid license, was arrested after deputies located suspected methamphetamine in the car; she was booked on a Felony 2 distribution/possession-with-intent charge, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving after revocation (habitual traffic offender), a traffic infraction for stopping when traffic was obstructed, and a failure to appear warrant, and is being held on a $300 PR bond and a $5,000 cash-only bond.