Live PD: Dealing or Dating (Season 2) | A&E

Summary

In this script, a man is questioned by Officer Garza in a hotel known for illicit activities. Suspecting drug dealing, the officer searches the man's car, finding marijuana. The man admits to smoking and having a gram for personal use. A woman, possibly his friend, is upset he was arrested for marijuana possession, but the officer suggests she help by bailing him out.

Takeaways

• 👮‍♂️ Officer Garza initiates a conversation with a man waiting in a hotel, suspecting illicit activities due to the hotel's reputation for drugs and prostitution.
• 🤔 The man admits to meeting the friend he's waiting for only recently, raising Officer Garza's suspicion.
• 🌿 Officer Garza questions the man about marijuana use, and the man confirms that he smoked earlier in the day.
• 🚗 The officer smells marijuana in the man's car and decides to search it, suspecting the presence of drugs or related paraphernalia.
• 🔍 During the search, the man admits to having a small amount of marijuana, which is consistent with Officer Garza's suspicions.
• 🤝 The man claims he met the woman through a mutual friend and was planning to smoke marijuana with her, not sell it.
• 📱 Officer Garza notes the presence of multiple phones and individually packed baggies, which could indicate drug dealing.
• 👤 The man admits that the setup looks like he is a drug seller, further raising Officer Garza's concerns.
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 A woman, identified as the man's girlfriend, expresses regret for inviting him over, believing her actions led to his arrest.
• 🚓 The man is arrested for possession of marijuana, and the woman is informed of the situation by Officer Garza.
• 💭 Officer Garza speculates that the woman might have been involved in a drug deal, showing interest in the outcome of her investment.

Q & A

Why did Officer Garza initially approach the man?

Officer Garza approached the man because he was waiting on a friend at a hotel known for drugs and prostitution.

What reason did the man give for being at the hotel?

The man said he was waiting on a friend and just hanging out, not trying to buy anything.

Why did Officer Garza want to search the man's vehicle?

Officer Garza wanted to search the vehicle because he smelled marijuana inside it, which he said gave him probable cause.

What did the man admit to having in his vehicle?

The man admitted to having one bag of marijuana, approximately a gram, in his vehicle.

What made Officer Garza suspicious about the man’s intentions?

Officer Garza was suspicious because the man had two phones and several individually packed baggies, which made it look like he was selling drugs.

What was the woman’s reaction when she found out the man was arrested?

The woman felt bad because she had told the man to come over to the hotel, not knowing he had marijuana, and wanted to talk to him.

What advice did Officer Garza give to the woman regarding the man’s arrest?

Officer Garza advised the woman to call a bail bond company and bail the man out if she wanted to be a good friend.

Why did Officer Garza stop talking to the woman?

Officer Garza stopped talking to the woman because he felt she either didn’t comprehend or didn’t want to comprehend the situation.

What did Officer Garza suspect about the woman's intentions?

Officer Garza suspected that the woman was involved in a drug deal and wanted to see the outcome regarding her money or to get marijuana.

What charges were brought against the man?

The man was arrested for possession of marijuana.