Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Yields Major Narcotics Discovery
On February 15, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., Deputies Moran and Ogas of the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at the Mobil Gas Station, 380 N. Main Street in Lone Pine. A concerned citizen reported a vehicle parked in the lot with the engine running and the driver unresponsive behind the wheel.
Upon arrival, deputies observed a male subject, later identified as Emmanuel Hernandez Torres, unconscious in the driver’s seat. A methamphetamine bong was visible in the cup holder. The subject was determined to be under the influence of a central nervous stimulant but was not in medical distress. He was taken into custody without incident.
After securing Torres, deputies conducted a search of the vehicle. They located two separate bags containing a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, along with items commonly associated with the use and sale of controlled substances. The suspected metham...
