(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) said two people were arrested during a traffic stop where officers allegedly saw drugs in plain sight.

According to CCPD, on Thursday, Sept. 4, CCPD, assisting Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Officers on a traffic stop, saw narcotics in plain view and arrested 38-year-old Vanessa Nicole Budd and 40-year-old George Bumgarner.

Vanessa Nicole Budd, Courtesy: Canon City Police Department

George Bumgarner, Courtesy: Canon City Police Department

CCPD said a search of the vehicle police found 814.787 grams or about 1.8 pounds of methamphetamine, 95.091 grams of fentanyl or about 800 pills, and 12.772 grams of liquid methamphetamine/fentanyl mixture, a handgun, along with a large amount of US currency, a small scale, and a large amount of plastic bags were found on one of the occupants. CCPD said the street value of the narcotics seized is believed to be worth about $17,000.

Budd and Bumgarner were arrested and are both facing a variety of drug charges.

Chief Schick stated, “This arrest demonstrates the power of persistence and teamwork. The recent drug arrest carried out by CCPD and Parole Officers was not just a tactical success—it was a powerful statement about our commitment to protecting this community from the devastating effects of dangerous drugs. Let this be a moment we remember—not just for the arrest itself, but for the unity and excellence it represents. You’ve made this city safer. You’ve made this department proud. And you’ve shown, once again, that when we work together, we are unstoppable.”