LOWELL, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say that nearly 30 grams of methamphetamine are off the street after a traffic stop on Tuesday.
ISP officials say that it started when a trooper saw a vehicle driving below the speed limit and stopping for no reason.
Indiana State Police officials released the following:
On August 17, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Trooper William Carlson was patrolling near US-41 and SR-114 in Newton County.
Trooper Carlson observed a blue Hyundai Sonata driving at a speed much lower than the posted speed limit. As Trooper Carlson observed the vehicle, it came to an abrupt stop at the intersection where the traffic controls did not require traffic to stop. After performing a traffic stop on the vehicle, Trp. Carlson developed probable cause to conduct further investigation into the driver’s behavior. The driver was identified as Aeisha Chapman, 46, from Lafayette, Indiana.
During the investigation, Trp. Carlson observed indications of drug use within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in the discovery of approximately 27.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, and paraphernalia. Ms. Chapman was transported and incarcerated at the Newton County Jail.
She is preliminarily *charged with the following:
Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor*Indiana State Police remind that all charges are merely allegations, and all criminal defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
