MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana State Police trooper pulled over a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a traffic violation at around 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, near S.R. 16 and Union City Road in Denver, Indiana.
The driver, 28-year-old Jennifer Lee Oblinger from South Bend, and passenger, 28-year-old Ashley Nicole Beatty from Mishawaka, were identified during the stop.
While talking to Oblinger, the trooper noticed signs of potential criminal activity and called for backup. An ISP K9 unit, with K9 partner Mack, arrived on the scene and conducted an open-air sniff, which indicated drugs inside the vehicle.
A search of the Jeep revealed suspected methamphetamine, syringes, and a controlled substance. Investigators also discovered that Beatty had an active felony warrant out of Elkhart County.
The suspected methamphetamine and controlled substance will be sent to the ISP Laboratory for further analysis.
Both Oblinger and Beatty were arrested and taken to the Miami County Jail. Oblinger faces preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Operating Without Ever Receiving a License.
Beatty faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Syringe, False Informing, and the active Elkhart County warrant.