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Michael J. Griffin, 22 of Constantine Michigan and a female juvenile were arrested Sunday night during a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Van Buren Street. In the course of the traffic stop Shipshewana Police Officers discovered an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine along with a loaded handgun, several prescription pills and the remnants of a meth lab. Police also discovered drug paraphernalia commonly used in the consumption and distribution of methamphetamine.

As a precautionary measure paramedics were called to the scene shortly after Griffin began displaying signs of a sudden panic attack. He was transported to Parkview Hospital where he was admitted for observation. The female juvenile was also transported to the hospital after officers learned that she may have ingested an unknown amount of methamphetamine in order to conceal it. She was later released from the hospital and turned over to her parents pending criminal charges. Griffin was released from the hospital early Monday morning and was transported to the LaGrange County Jail on a preliminary charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was also cited for exceeding the posted speed limit and driving while suspended. Other criminal charges are pending at this time.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.