Saturday stop nets 2 for meth in Vincennes

(photo of Dustin Taylor and  Stephen Leifheit)
Saturday night, November 23, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Trooper Brock Buchanan was patrolling in Vincennes when he stopped the driver of a 2004 GMC Yukon for disregarding a stop sign and a railroad crossing at College Avenue and North 10^th Street. The driver was identified as Dustin Taylor, 37, of Vincennes. A passenger in the vehicle originally gave Trooper Buchanan false information on her identity, but she was eventually identified as Stephanie Leifheit, 36, of Vincennes. A Vincennes Police K-9 unit arrived to assist. Officers found over 10 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Officers also discovered Leifheit had an outstanding warrant out of Illinois. Leifheit was also possessing a handgun without a permit and schedule one, two, three and four controlled substances. Further investigation revealed Taylor was driving while impaired, but he refused to submit to a chemical test. Taylor and Leifheit were arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:

• Dustin Taylor, 37, Vincennes, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated – Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 6 Felony
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor

• Stephanie Leifheit, 36, Vincennes, IN

1. False Informing, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Possession of a Handgun without a Permit, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class 6 Felony
4. Outstanding Illinois Warrant