PUTNAM COUNTY -- A man and woman are facing drug charges after getting pulled over for driving too slow in the left lane on Interstate 70 in Putnam County this afternoon.
Incarcerated in the Putnam County Jail:
The vehicle reportedly was traveling 57 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. Indiana State Police Sr. Trooper B.J. Patterson explained that the trooper noticed the black Subaru Forester traveling eastbound near the 40 mile marker around 2:30 p.m.. During the traffic stop several indicators of possible criminal activity were detected. "A search of the vehicle yielded 11 pounds of suspected marijuana, with an estimated street value of $33,000," Patterson said, adding that one ounce of cannabis powder, 12 controlled substance pills and one gram of methamphetamine were also found in the vehicle. Te Left Lane Law is often referred to as the “Slowpoke Law.” Comments are closed.
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