Traffic Stop Results in Big Pot Bust

An important lesson for those who might be transporting illegal drugs: Obey the speed limit.Last night Indiana State Trooper Brad Mull spotted a Jeep Grand Cherokee speeding on North First Avenue. According to the ISP Trooper Mull says he detected the odor of raw marijuana. Police say that when they searched the vehicle they found digital scales, a metal plant grinder, about 100 small plastic baggies and several shrink wrapped bags containing 663 grams of suspected marijuana. Troopers also seized over $1,900 in cash.

The driver, 21 year-old Joshua Woods of Evansville was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.