ELKHART CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say that a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two South Bend, IN residents for numerous charges as well as the seizure of 89 grams of methamphetamine.
Just after midnight on Tuesday, Trooper Luis Alvarez stopped a gold 2004 Jeep for a traffic violation on the Indiana Toll Road as it traveled eastbound near mile marker 90. This is approximately two miles west of the Elkhart Exit.
Indiana State Police released the following:
During the traffic stop a vehicle search was conducted resulting in troopers discovering approximately 89 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a loaded Ruger 9-millimeter handgun, suspected cocaine, and suspected marijuana wax.
The driver of the Jeep, Phillip Stewart, 41 of South Bend, IN, and the passenger, Jilain Mensinger, 37 of South Bend, IN, were both preliminarily arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of a Handgun Without a License.
Stewart and Mensinger were both taken to the Elkhart County Jail. Alvarez was assisted by Trooper Bumbaugh
