One in jail after Sullivan traffic stop yields drugs and syringes

Biehl/Sullivan County Jail

By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

An Oaktown man was arrested on multiple charges after a traffic stop for speeding in Sullivan yielded drugs and paraphernalia Thursday.

Ralph Biehl  40, was booked into the Sullivan County Jail around 6:30 p.m. He is charged with:

• Dealing in methamphetamine
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Possession of a hypodermic syringe
• Possession of a legend drug
• Maintaining a common nuisance
• Misdemeanor dealing in marijuana
• Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
• Misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia

According to the report, a Sullivan County Sheriff's Department deputy initiated the traffic stop On US 41, near Silver and Section streets.

A license plate check revealed the plates did not match the vehicle, Sheriff Clark Cottom said, adding that the deputy detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, while speaking with the driver.

A subsequent search yielded:

• Approximately 66 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 31 grams of marijuana
• Multiple syringes
• Various items used in the distribution of methamphetamine and marijuana

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Assisting agencies were Sullivan City and Shelburn Town Marshal’s Office.