Three Arrested after LaPorte County Police Report Finding Cocaine, Firearms during Toll Road Traffic Stops

Three New York State men were arrested after separate traffic stops on the Indiana Toll Road reportedly turned up cocaine and handguns. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say Nikia L. Wright, 26, of Buffalo, was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of dealing in cocaine, after officers say they found a significant amount of a white powder substance in the vehicle he was driving.

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Ohio Man Arrested after Firearm, Cash Reportedly Found during LaPorte County Traffic Stop

Johnnie I. Evans

An Ohio man was arrested, after a LaPorte County traffic stop reportedly turned up a firearm and a large amount of cash. Sheriff’s deputies say it happened Sunday morning on the Indiana Toll Road. Police say they pulled over a westbound passenger vehicle after it followed another vehicle too closely and committed a traffic infraction while changing lanes.

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Iowa Man Accused of Drug Dealing Following LaPorte County Traffic Stop

An Iowa man is accused of dealing cocaine and marijuana, following a LaPorte County traffic stop Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle driven by Marques J. Wright, 27, of Langworthy, Iowa on the Indiana Toll Road, after he allegedly committed a traffic infraction while changing lanes and then followed another westbound vehicle too closely.

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Two Arrested after Separate Traffic Stops Tuesday on Indiana Toll Road

LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Bosco and Deputy Wade Wallace (LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office photo)

LaPorte County Police made two separate arrests for drug-related offenses Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road. Officers say Amanda J. Salmons, 34, of Cortland, Ohio is accused of the Level 5 felony of dealing in marijuana, after a traffic stop allegedly turned up a large quantity of the drug.

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