From Zombies to Drug Trafficking, This Patrol Had It All
Summary
– Highway Patrol responds to a zombie sighting and an unexpected drug bust.
– Officers discover several pounds of heroin in a suspicious vehicle.
– Halloween season brings strange incidents, as zombies and high-speed chases unfold.
Halloween patrol took an unexpected turn when a Highway Patrol officer encountered a speeding car, a supposed zombie, and a substantial drug bust. The patrol began with a Cadillac clocked at 74 in a 60 mph zone, prompting a stop. Approaching the driver, Maxine Edwards, officers noticed suspicious behavior and signs of impairment. Edwards admitted to drinking, but a quick check revealed more—several pounds of heroin in the vehicle and an alcohol level way above normal limits.
As events unfolded, another call reported a “zombie” sighting nearby. The officer confirmed the presence of an unresponsive individual with a horror-movie appearance, a sight fit for Halloween’s eerie timing, adding an extra layer of suspense to the patrol.
Maxine Edwards was arrested on multiple charges, including DUI and drug trafficking. With the drugs confiscated and the zombie situation contained, officers concluded a surreal experience that reminded them of the unusual events that Halloween can bring.
