Marijuana Found in Food Sack during Routine Traffic Stop
Vigo County—This afternoon at 2:15, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Jason Schoffstall stopped a silver 2001 Dodge Neon for 51 miles-per-hour in a 30mph zone, westbound on Hulman Street near Watertree Subdivision.
During conversations with the driver, Master Trooper Schoffstall noticed a strong odor of what appeared to be burnt marijuana inside the vehicle as well as other criminal indicators. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 22 grams of suspected marijuana inside a fast food sack on the front passenger floorboard.
The driver was taken into custody and subsequently refused a chemical test for intoxication.
Arrested: Michael Austin Rogers, age 23, of Clay City, IN.
Taken to Vigo County Jail
Charges: Operating While Intoxicated-Refusal; Possession of Marijuana; and Possession of Paraphernalia.
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Assisting was ISP Master Trooper Hans Nowak.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Auth/Sergeant Joe Watts
