Ridgecrest police traffic stop leads to search warrant, drugs and weapons found

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — On September 19, 2024, Ridgecrest Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of W. Inyokern Rd. which resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Jana McNatt of Ridgecrest.

Officers stopped Mcnatt for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

Based on information obtained during the traffic stop, a search warrant was obtained for Mcnatt's residence.

Ridgecrest Police Department officers executed the search warrant and found two pounds of suspected methamphetamine, 3.3 ounces of suspected fentanyl, three digital scales, a 20-gauge shotgun with ammunition and $1,518.42.

Mcnatt was also charged with sale and distribution of illegal drugs (including methamphetamine and fentanyl), possession of a firearm as a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating or maintaining a drug house, and possession of ammunition by prohibited persons.

Mcnatt was then taken to the Lerdo detention center.

Anyone with information regarding the sale or distribution of dangerous drugs in our community is asked to contact the Investigations Bureau at (760)-499-5100.