Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Spencer County- Yesterday, September 30, at approximately 1:25 PM, Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Team members M/Trooper Trey Lytton, Trooper Connor Giesler, and K9 Trooper Kaitlyn Greene conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche on Eureka Rd and CR 200 W, near Rockport.

During the traffic stop, Trooper Greeneā€™s K9, Drogos, alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle.  During a search of the vehicle, approximately 17.5 grams of methamphetamine was located. The driver, Benjamin D. Shepherd, 35, of Owensboro, KY, was also found to be in possession of a substantial amount of cash.  Shepherd was arrested and transported to the Spencer County Jail on the charges of:

  • Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony

  • Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony

  • Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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