INDIANA — A traffic stop for a minor equipment violation led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of more than 73 grams of suspected methamphetamine Saturday near Fremont, according to Indiana State Police.
Police said a probationary trooper observed a vehicle with what was described as a “simple equipment violation” near State Road 120 and County Road 50 West. During the stop, the trooper spoke with the occupants and identified evidence of possible drug possession.
After additional officers arrived, a search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered more than 73 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Lydia Tuckerman, 25, of Bradenton, Florida, and Tyler Brown, 39, of Muncie, Indiana, were arrested at the scene. Both were charged with Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine and Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine. Brown also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of paraphernalia.
The two were taken to the Steuben County Jail.
State police noted the trooper had recently completed field training and was on one of his first solo patrols at the time of the arrest.
“This new trooper was present in his community, pro-active by making traffic stops for ‘simple’ equipment violations, and purpose-driven by further investigating what he saw during the traffic stop to make an impact,” ISP said in a statement. “Because of his efforts, the suspected methamphetamine is out of the Steuben County community.”
