A traffic stop on Friday, January 11th for a speeding violation led to the arrest of two adults on felony drug charges.
As approximately 5:30 p.m. a Bremen Officer stopped a Chevrolet passenger car traveling eastbound on US6 near State Road 331 for speeding. During the stop it was found that neither the driver, Stacy Miller, age 47 of Medaryville, or the passenger James Miller, age 53, of Medaryville, held a valid license.
While continuing with the traffic stop, the officer became suspicious of criminal activity. During this investigation, over four pounds of methamphetamine was recovered from the vehicle.
Both subjects were placed under arrest for dealing in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. In addition, Stacy Miller will be cited for driving while suspended and speeding. James Miller was also charged with the additional charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. Both were incarcerated in the Marshall County Jail.
The estimated street value of the meth is nearly $100,000.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
