On 1/29/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Timothy D. Morrison, age 23 for Possession of Methamphetamine, Bringing Contraband into a Penal Institution, Obstructing Justice, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Hypodermic Syringe/Needle.  Also arrested, Alexander J. Knotts, 24, of Mt. Carmel for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop on a cream-colored Chrysler PT Cruiser in the 1300 block of Landes Street.  Both individuals were passengers in the vehicle which was stopped for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code.  During the stop, Ofc. Hopper and K-9 Eleven arrived and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle.  Eleven alerted to the presence of narcotics resulting in a search of the vehicle. A subsequent search led to officers locating two needles in Morrison’s coat.  An assisting Wabash County Deputy searched Knotts and located a clear glass pipe containing suspected methamphetamine residue.  Furthermore, officers located digital scales with suspected methamphetamine residue on it and a billy club near Morrison’s seat.  Both subjects were transported to the Wabash County Jail.  During jail intake, officers located approximately 13.9 grams of suspected methamphetamine hidden in the crotch area of Morrison.  This substance later field tested positive for methamphetamine.  Morrison and Knotts are being held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.