STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) – Three Fort Wayne men were arrested by Indiana State Police after they stopped a car for speeding on I-69 Tuesday evening just before 8:00 p.m.
ISP says during their interaction troopers smelled the odor of marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle recovered several packages of suspected marijuana, a handgun, and a rifle. Both guns had been reported stolen.
The driver and two passengers were arrested on the following:
41-year- old Damarcus Rogers, Theft of Firearm – Level 5 Felony, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangerment – Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor.
37-year- old Kamari Rogers, Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
44-year-old Daymond Rogers, Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
The Indiana State Police would like to remind Indiana residents that it is illegal to possess marijuana in Indiana, but more importantly it is illegal in every state to drive intoxicated and possess stolen firearms. They say troopers will continue their efforts to take intoxicated drivers and illegal firearms off Indiana roadways.
Troopers were assisted by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department.
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