(Sibley)– A recent traffic stop near Sibley resulted in the arrest of a Twin Cities woman on drug and weapons charges. 24-year-old Vanesa Ventura of Burnsville, Minnesota was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, speeding, driving without a license, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating under the influence.
A criminal complaint says a trooper could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search turned up marijuana, mushrooms, and a stolen handgun. Further investigation revealed Ventura was a convicted felon and wasn’t allowed to possess any handguns.
She has since been released from jail after posting a $6,000 cash or surety bond.
