Troopers find approximately 100 grams of Meth during Traffic Stop, Driver Arrested
Gibson County – Friday night at approximately 10:07, Trooper Ross Rafferty was patrolling US 41 near CR 100 West when he observed a vehicle weaving from side to side in the left northbound lane. A license plate check revealed the owner of the vehicle had a felony warrant. Trooper Rafferty stopped the vehicle north of the Princeton exit. The driver was identified as Lamarkous Washington, 31, of Evansville. The owner of the vehicle was not present. Trooper Rafferty revealed Washington had never received a driver’s license. Washington was arrested and handcuffed. While searching Washington, an abnormal object was felt in the crotch area of his pants. Troopers did not believe the object was a weapon. Washington was transported to the Gibson County Jail where a further search was conducted. After Washington changed into his jail jumpsuit, troopers and jail officials examined his clothing and found a plastic bag containing approximately 100 grams of meth inside the front flap of Washington’s underwear. Washington is currently being held without bond in the Gibson County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Lamarkous D. Washington, 31, Evansville, IN
1.Dealing Methamphetamine, Class 2 Felony
2.Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 3 Felony
3.Operating a Vehicle without ever Obtain Driver’s License, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Ross Rafferty, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Nick Hatfield and Trooper Alexander Welsh
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