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ISP troopers find two pounds of meth during traffic stop

During the investigation, troopers uncovered two pounds of meth and a small amount of marijuana.
Credit: ISP
ISP troopers find two pounds of meth during traffic stop

SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. — Two people are in jail after Indiana State Police found two pounds of meth in their possession during a traffic stop.

On January 20, a trooper spotted a car speeding on I-65 N in Scott County. The trooper initiated a traffic stop and found the driver was Derek Ellis, wanted in Marion County.

During the investigation, troopers uncovered two pounds of meth and a small amount of marijuana.

Ellis was arrested along with Tyesha Bell, was a passenger in the car. Both face charges of dealing meth, possession of meth and possession of marijuana.

Credit: ISP
Derek Ellis and Tyesha Bell arrested on drug charges

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