A 57-year-old Bedford man was arrested for dealing Meth and additional drug charges during traffic stop. 

Christopher D. Cox, 57 of Bedford was arrested for the following offenses:

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine between 10 and 28 grams, Level 4 Felony
3. Possession of Controlled Substance, A Misdemeanor (two counts)
4. Possession of Marijuana, B Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia, C Misdemeanor

Cox was incarcerated at the Lawrence County Jail.

On March 21^st, just after midnight, Indiana State Police Sergeant Greg Day and Trooper Chance Humphrey conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet van along State Road 37 in Judah for multiple traffic infractions. 

During the course of the traffic stop several criminal activity indicators were observed and the driver was then identified as Cox.

Trooper Cory Knight assisted with the stop, as did Mitchell Police Officer Shaun Cabral. Officer Cabral deployed his canine, Ido, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle.

Officers located over 16 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, controlled substance pills, and drug paraphernalia.  In addition, evidence of dealing methamphetamine was recovered.

Anyone with illegal drug information is encouraged to contact the Indiana State PoliceBloomington Post at 812-332-4411. Your tip can remain anonymous and could save a life.

State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) recently welcomed local FFA students to the Statehouse where they served as pages.

As House pages, these students toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with their daily tasks and met with Davisson to learn more about the legislative process:

• Samantha Albertson, from Salem, attends Salem High School;
• Mason Armstrong, from Fredericksburg, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Hayden Cress, from Salem, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Aryann Dennis, from Paoli, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Molly Guetig, from Campbellsburg, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Mason Guthrie, from Salem, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Arina Hardy, from Salem, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Rian Russell, from Campbellsburg, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School;
• Chloey Sabens, from Salem, attends Salem High School; and
• Elliott Wade, from Campbellsburg, attends West Washington Junior-Senior High School.

“Serving as House pages is a great way for students from our community to learn more about our state government,” Davisson said. “Through the program, young Hoosiers have an opportunity to watch the legislative process and experience a day at the Statehouse.”

Students between the ages of 13 to 18 who are interested in paging this legislative session can learn more and sign up atwww.indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram. Participants receive an excused absence from school and groups can request to page together.

Last night between 10:00 and midnight, Indiana State Police participated in Operation Pull Over and conducted a sobriety checkpoint on SR 62 at Owen Street in Mt. Vernon. During the two-hour period, 72 vehicles passed through the checkpoint resulting in three drivers being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers also made five arrests for possession of marijuana.

Arrested and Charges:

Jinny L. Snelling, 47, Mt. Vernon, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated – Refusal (Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Logan G. Ellison, 20, Norris City, IL

1. Driving While Intoxicated (Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Terah K. Carlton, 20, Marion, IL

1. Driving While Intoxicated (Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

Arresting Officers: Trooper Hunter Manning, Trooper Taylor Fox and Trooper Daltyn Backes

The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.