Indiana State Police Jasper All Crimes Policing Team Arrest Man for Methamphetamine

Spencer Co. - An Owensboro man was arrested in Spencer County on drug charges by the Jasper Post Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Team.

On March 3, 2022, Trooper Trey Lytton, Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Team, and Trooper Chase Snider conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of SR 161 and Old SR 45 in Spencer County. 

The driver was identified as Samuel B. Johnson of Owensboro, KY.  During the traffic stop, Troopers became suspicious of illegal drug activity and Trooper Kaitlyn Greene and her K9, Drogos, were requested. 

Probable cause was obtained and Johnson was found to be in possession of 112 grams of methamphetamine.  Johnson was transported to the Spencer County Jail. 

Johnson was charged on two felony counts for dealing and possession of methamphetamine.