-from mercurynews.com-

By Robert Salonga

ANTIOCH — Two people were arrested early this morning after they were seen conducting a methamphetamine deal in a city parking lot, police said.

Michael Howe, 51, of Antioch, and 21-year-old Antioch resident Jessica Martin were arrested on suspicion of offenses related to selling and transporting methamphetamine.

The suspects were being watched by police about 12:30 a.m. when they met in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Buchanan Road. Officers approached, got permission from Howe to search his vehicle, and found 2 ounces of methamphetamine.

Martin was booked into West County Jail in Richmond, where she is being held on $25,000 bail. Howe was taken to County Jail in Martinez, but his bail information was not available.