Traffic stop for expired plates lands two in jail on drug charges
By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News
Two suspects were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Terre Haute's north side Wednesday evening.
Booked into the Vigo County Jail :
- The driver, Thomas Boatman, 51, of Clinton:
- Possession of methamphetamine prior conviction, Felony 5
- Possession of methamphetamine, Felony 6
- Possession of cocaine, Felony 6
- Possession of marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
- A passenger, Eric Wise, 47, of Terre Haute:
- Possession of methamphetamine, Felony 6
Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames explained that a trooper was patrolling near Second Avenue and N. 24th Street around 5 p.m., when he stopped a vehicle for an expired license plate.
Because suspicious activity was detected, a search of the vehicle was conducted, Ames said, noting that marijuana, paraphernalia, cocaine and methamphetamine were discovered at that time.