Marion traffic stop leads to arrest, several felony drug charges
Oct 29, 2024
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Hartford City man faces several felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop in Marion that reportedly led to the discovery of drugs, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).
A state trooper conducted the traffic stop near the intersection of 4th and McClure streets in Marion. During the traffic stop, the driver -- identified as 39-year-old Ty A. Neuenschwander -- reportedly gave the state trooper a false name, according to ISP.
The state trooper also saw signs of "potential criminal activity" and brought in a K-9 unit that alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.
After searching the vehicle, ISP reportedly found suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, suspected marijuana, legend drugs and drug paraphernalia. The evidence will be send to the ISP laboratory for identification.
Neuenschwander was taken into custody and transported to the Grant County Jail where he faces five separate misdemeanor charges and the following felony charges:
Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Narcotic Drug - Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Legend Drug - Level 6 Felony
Obstruction of Justice - Level 6 Felony
Identity Deception - Level 6 Felony
Neuenschwander had an initial hearing in court Tuesday.