PACIFIC GROVE, Calif - Several police agencies helped in the arrest of a Monterey antiques dealer Thursday during a routine probation check.
The Seaside Police Department Street Crimes Unit with assistance from the Pacific Grove Police Department, Monterey Police Department, and the Monterey County Probation Department said it conducted a probation compliance check of Timothy Buhl, 46, at his home in Pacific Grove and his work place , "All American Antiques" in the city of Monterey.
During the search of, "All American Antiques," officers found stolen property from a Pebble Beach home including jewelry and personal articles. During the search of Buhl's home officers seized methamphetamine, a scale, a rifle, and illegal ammunition.
Buhl was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, and possession of illegal ammunition. Buhl was held in lieu of 30,000.00 dollars bail.