Man Arrested After Brief Struggle For Selling Meth

Arroyo Grande, CA -- .A Pismo Beach man out on bail was arrested and returned to jail Wednesday afternoon after the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit suspected him of dealing methamphetamine.    Reportedly, 23-year-old Alexander Bradfordmendenhall was arrested after detectives watched him in the parking lot of a local fast food restaurant in Arroyo Grande.  When deputies approached Bradfordmendenhall, he tried to run away, but was taken into custody after a brief struggle.  Police recovered three ounces of methamphetamine at the scene.  

Bradfordmendenhall was arrested on suspicion of transportation and possession of methamphetamine for sale, resisting arrest, and being a felon while on bail. He's being held in County Jail on a probation hold.