Man arrested after evidence of drug sales discovered during vehicle search in Paso Robles

By Allison Weeks

Published March 4, 2020 4:17 pm

PASO ROBLES, Calif. - Police in Paso Robles arrested a man on suspicion of possessing drugs for sale.

Police say they stopped a car on the 1000 block of Veronica Street early Wednesday morning to contact a person who was on probation.

Lowell Henslin was a passenger inside. Police said he appeared to be high on drugs.

When officers search the vehicle, a police dog with the Atascadero State Hospital found a suspicious box inside the car.

Five ounces of meth, seven grams of heroin, a scale, packaging material, cash and a pill capsule containing an unknown powder were found inside.

Henslin was arrested and is facing possible charges for drug sales.

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Allison Weeks is a producer for KEYT|KCOY|KKFX.

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