Three people were arrested, after LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say they found guns and drugs during a U.S. 20 traffic stop. Police say they pulled over a vehicle east of County Road 350 East early Wednesday morning after it was driving 20 miles per hour over the speed limit and nearly ran off the roadway.
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Driving a stolen vehicle with illegal drugs inside is what LaPorte County Police say landed a South Bend man in jail Wednesday night. A sheriff’s deputy says he was driving west on U.S. 20 near U.S. 35 when a computer check on the license plate of the vehicle in front of him revealed that it had been reported stolen.
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The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting, would make it illegal to possess or deal look-alike synthetic drugs. Current state law only prohibits substances identified as synthetic drugs based on their chemical makeup.
Senate Bill 536 would also clarify the definition of “intoxication” to allow law enforcement officers to arrest and prosecute individuals driving under the influence of synthetic drugs.
Senate Bill 536 now moves to Gov. Mike Pence’s desk to be signed into law.
The Indiana State Police is making it easier for retailers to dispose of synthetic drugs.
Retailers and private citizens can dispose of K2, Spice or bath salts at any Indiana State Police post. Any quantity can be disposed until Sunday, March 25th. You will not be arrested if you take the illegal substance in your possession to your nearest police post for proper disposal. The closest headquarters in our listening area are Bremen, Lowell and Lafayette.
