Gibson Sheriff: Traffic stop leads to stolen gun, drugs | Crime

An Indianapolis man was jailed after the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and guns.

On Wednesday, a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on US 41 near Fort Branch.

After detecting the odor of marijuana, the vehicle was searched and two loaded handguns were discovered, one of which authorities say had been stolen in Ohio. Deputies also found crystal meth, marijuana, morphine and a syringe in the vehicle.

On Thursday, deputies executed  a search warrant on a lock box that was located inside of the vehicle. Inside of the box deputies found 65 grams of marijuana, meth, syringes, and multiple prescription medications.

The driver, 39-year-old Christopher Harsin of Indianapolis will face felony charges.

Harsin is being held on $3000 cash bond.

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