Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana
Last updated on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
(JACKSON COUNTY) - A Jackson County officer found 17 pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop.
An officer was patrolling I-65 when he stopped a 2007 Chrysler 300 near the 55 mile marker for a traffic violation. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the passenger compartment.
A K9 officer detected the drugs and found 26 packages of marijuana hidden in two back doors.
The officer arrested 22-year-old Loniquel Trachelle Hoskins of Houston, TX on scene. She was transported to the Jackson County jail and is facing charges of dealing marijuana.
1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com
© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.