COLUMBUS, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested three people on multiple drug and gun-related charges after a traffic stop at 1 p.m. Wednesday on I-65 in Bartholomew County.
Trooper Korry Clark, Indiana State Police-Versailles, conducted a traffic stop on a white 2010 Dodge Avenger on I-65 Northbound at exit 64 for traffic violations, said Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, Indiana State Police spokesman.
During the traffic stop, all three occupants of the vehicle initially provided false identities to Clark, Wheeles said. Clark then determined that the driver, Alexus M. Dodson, 21, Indianapolis, had a suspended driver’s license.
Clark then requested Trooper Randel Miller with his K-9 “Jinx” to respond to assist. Jinx alerted to the odor of illegal drugs coming from the vehicle, Wheeles said. During a search of the vehicle, troopers located approximately 65 grams of a controlled substance along with approximately 12 grams of suspected cocaine. Two handguns were also located in the car.
Dodson along with passengers Marquese T. Collins, 28, Indianapolis, and Callie J. Bivens, 20, Marion, KY, were all arrested at the scene. They were all transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where they were remanded to the custody of the jail on initial charges of dealing a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.
Dodson was additionally arrested on charges of driving while suspended with a prior conviction and possession of a handgun without a permit. Collins also faces a charge of possession of a handgun without a permit.
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