Ripley County, IN — Two people are facing a lengthy list of charges following a traffic stop Friday afternoon on eastbound I-74 east of Batesville.
Indiana State Police troopers say they found crystal meth, marijuana, two guns, $3,700 in cash plus several controlled substances and pills.
Twenty-eight-year-old Dashawn Powell and 27-year-old Kenya Hamilton were arrested on several felony and misdemeanor counts, including the Dealing and Possession of Methamphetamine, Controlled Substances, Legend Drugs, and Marijuana.
Powell was also charged with Possession of a Handgun by a Serious Violent Felon.
State troopers say the pair had four small children in the SUV with them, and both Powell and Hamilton were charged with Neglect of a Dependent.
Investigators say Master Trooper Randel Miller, who made the stop, smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle, which led to the discovery of the drugs, guns, and cash.
The children were placed in the custody of Indiana Child Protective Services.
Powell is from South Bend, while Hamilton is from Indianapolis.
Trpr. Miller was assisted by other troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post.
