On Nov. 23, Navajo County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Route 87 near Milepost 347 in the Winslow area. Zolton was utilized to perform a free-air sniff of the vehicle, where he had a positive alert. A search of the vehicle revealed nearly five ounces of methamphetamine and approximately 120 fentanyl pills. The investigation revealed these drugs were destined for communities on the Navajo Nation. Makala Knows His Gun, 26, of St. Michaels was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting prison contraband, and Leanderson Preston, 39, of Ganado was arrested for transportation of a narcotic drug for sale, transportation of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, taking the identity of another person or entity, an open container violation and a warrant. Both Know His Gun and Preston were booked into the Navajo County Jail.
