Stolen Motorcycle Tip Sparks Major Drug Bust in Mirror Park

"Barnes being taken into custody at the scene"

MIRROR PARK, SAN ANDREAS — What started as a routine call about a suspicious motorcycle in an upscale neighborhood quickly turned into a significant drug bust, thanks to swift coordination between the San Andreas Highway Patrol (SAHP) and the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office.

On the morning of May 8, 2025, troopers responded to an anonymous tip regarding a potentially stolen motorcycle in the heart of Mirror Park. Officers arrived on the scene to find a man matching the tipster's description lingering near the reported vehicle. That man, later identified as Brody Barnes, was unable to prove ownership or permission to use the motorcycle. Within moments, troopers moved in and placed him under arrest for suspected vehicle theft.

But the situation escalated dramatically during a search of Barnes' belongings.

Inside his backpack, troopers discovered what they described as a “significant quantity” of illegal drugs — a narcotics haul that paints a much darker picture than a simple joyride on a stolen bike. The seized items included:

• 18 bags of crack cocaine

• 8 bags of methamphetamine

• 10 bottles of prescription oxycodone

• 6 bags of ecstasy

• 7 bags of powdered cocaine

According to the SAHP, the quick-thinking teamwork between their own troopers and Deputy Zack Hoffman of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office played a key role in the arrest and drug seizure. Master Troopers Jaxon Sanders and Justin Matthews, along with Staff Sergeant Tyler Kokotajlo, were specifically commended in the official press release.

Barnes has since pleaded guilty to all charges and is now serving a sentence in Bolingbroke state penitentiary.

“This is a clear example of how community vigilance and interagency cooperation can lead to meaningful action,” said Public Relations Officer Gavin D. of the SAHP. “Because someone made a call, thousands of dollars worth of dangerous narcotics are off our streets.”

The San Andreas Highway Patrol reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and applauded the collaboration with county deputies, calling it “a testament to the strength of joint law enforcement operations.”

What began as a quiet tip on a stolen bike ended with a powerful reminder: even small crimes can uncover bigger dangers lurking beneath the surface.