Yesterday evening, CRU deputies conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in North Fort Myers. CRU members conducted an investigation and the driver, Melissa Murphy (DOB 05/03/87) was charged with Grand Theft Auto, Driving with a Suspended License, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia.
The front passenger, Steven Newman (08/24/89) was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Cocaine. Newman also has a pending Grand Theft Auto charge with our Auto Theft Unit. Rear passenger, Rachel Carvalho (05/09/91), was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia.