BOZEMAN — A man was arrested in Bozeman on Friday, Aug. 24, after leading police on a pursuit through city traffic while allegedly in possession of a large quantity of psilocybin mushrooms.
Jacob Estep, 34, appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court on Monday on charges of drug possession, possession with intent to distribute, fleeing from a peace officer, criminal endangerment, and possession of property subject to forfeiture.
According to court documents, a Bozeman Police officer spotted Estep in a white GMC Yukon driving northbound on Ferguson Avenue near the intersection with West Oak Street around 9:34 p.m. on Friday.
The officer said the Yukon was traveling several miles per hour below the speed limit, accelerating and braking erratically, swerving within its lane, and crossing the fog line.
The officer reportedly followed Estep as he turned east onto Baxter Lane and continued to drive erratically.
Court documents say Estep continued to …