March 8, 2007
SPOKANE, Washington (AP)—Blues Traveler singer and harmonica player John Popper was arrested after the vehicle he was riding in was clocked going 111 mph, the Washington State Patrol said Wednesday. Popper, 39, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90 near the Spokane/Lincoln county line.
Inside the black Mercedes SUV, officers found a cache of weapons and a small amount of marijuana, the Patrol said. A police dog searched the vehicle, finding numerous hidden compartments containing four rifles, nine handguns and a switchblade knife. Authorities also found a Taser and night vision goggles. The vehicle was seized.
April 5, 2007
Las Vegas Weekly has uncovered evidence detailing additional items seized from Popper’s vehicle. These items include but are not limited to:
One (1) floppy-brimmed, Crocodile Dundee-style hat
One (1) bottle each of Hydroxycut, Meridia and Adipex
One (1) case “The Mountains Win Again” promotional Busch Beer
One (1) box unsold HORDE Festival T-shirts
One (1) 1996 Grammy, Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, for “Run-Around”
263 harmonicas of varying sizes and styles
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