Woman With Warrants Arrested for Marijuana, THC Pens in Car

Deputies found drugs during a traffic stop in Laredo, Texas

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

A 25-year-old woman with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after a traffic stop in Laredo, Texas, where deputies found marijuana and THC vape pens in her possession. Chloe Jenelle Sims was charged with possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with individuals with outstanding warrants who are found in possession of illegal drugs during routine traffic stops. It also underscores the broader issue of drug-related crimes in the Laredo area.

The details

During a traffic stop on February 7th, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle Sims was traveling in. A records check revealed Sims had multiple outstanding warrants, including felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and assault on a public servant, as well as several misdemeanor offenses. Deputies searched Sims and found about 21.3 grams of a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana, and two THC vape pens in her possession.

  • The traffic stop occurred around 12:45 p.m. on February 7, 2026.
  • Sims was arrested and charged following the traffic stop.

The players

Chloe Jenelle Sims

A 25-year-old woman with multiple outstanding warrants, including felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and assault on a public servant, as well as several misdemeanor offenses.

Webb County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Sims will remain in jail without bond as she faces the charges stemming from the traffic stop and her outstanding warrants.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with individuals with outstanding warrants who are found in possession of illegal drugs during routine traffic stops, and the broader issue of drug-related crimes in the Laredo area.