Officers immediately noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the female operator of the vehicle. The operator was asked to step out of the vehicle. Officers asked the operator some questions, and the operator stated that she had a drink earlier and did not have her driver’s license as it was at home.
Officers asked if she was willing to complete a Standard Field Sobriety Test before they call a relative to pick her up.
The operator agreed and handed items to the officer to hold while she completed the sobriety test. The receiving officer immediately noticed a few suspicious items including a clear Ziploc bag containing a crystal-like substance as well as a pack of Zig-Zag rolling papers.
The suspect was found with several Ziploc bags on her person, along with a straw, and cash. The Ziploc bags and their contents were all tested on-site and results indicated that the substance was presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
At about 6:54 p.m., Ilayza S. Matagolai was placed under arrest for illegal possession of a controlled substance. She was booked and detained at the Department of Corrections.
if you want to report A drug activity within your village, call 911, or if you wish to remain anonymous you may call the CNMI Crime Stoppers Hotline at 234-7272. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for any information leading to an arrest.
