Indiana State Police released details of a Sunday night traffic stop that uncovered packaged marijuana ready for distribution.
A trooper was patrolling US 50 near Loogootee at around 8:30 Sunday night. A vehicle was stopped for speeding and the officer noticed a smell of raw marijuana. Trooper Andrew Beaver enlisted the help of Martin County Deputy Tyler Reed and his K9 unit. 78 grams of individually packed bags with 1 gram of marijuana were found in a large glass container. There was also a large digital scale, a receipt book and a glass pipe used for smoking pot.
18-year-old Thor A. King of Batesville, Indiana was arrested for Level 6 Felony counts of dealing and possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance. He was also charged with Class D Misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Martin County Jail.