North San Juan, CA – Terry Lorraine Harkins, 31, of North San Juan, was arrested for multiple serious drug offenses on the evening of Aug. 26, 2025, following a routine traffic stop on Sweetland Rd. in North San Juan.
At approximately 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 26, two Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) deputies on routine patrol observed a vehicle being driven with an inoperable left brake light and no license plate light. They initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Harkins, who did not have a valid driver’s license, nor proof of insurance or registration for the vehicle.
During the contact, a third deputy with K9 Riggs arrived to assist. K9 Riggs, who is Peace Officers and Standards Training certified in narcotics detection, walked the vehicle and immediately alerted his deput