On 02.05.24 at approximately 8:49 p.m. a Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy made a traffic stop in the 400 Block of Walnut St., Mt. Carmel for improper lane usage. The deputy had observed the 1995 Dodge Dakota, driven by David G. Tapia, 57, of Keensburg, cross the dividing line and subsequently into the opposite lane of traffic. Once the deputy made contact with Tapia it was found that tapia was driving on a suspended driver's license. The deputy then requested the assistance of MCPD Officer Hopper and K9 Eleven to do a free air narcotics sniff of the vehicle. K9 Eleven alerted on the Tapia vehicle. A small clear plastic baggie was found in the headliner of the vehicle above the driver's seat. Tapia was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed for possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams and driving suspended. Tapia was released with a notice to appear.
