SEYMOUR –Indiana State Police K-9 Jinx and his handler Master Trooper Randel Miller conducted two traffic stops in I-65 in Jackson County on Monday leading to the discovery of multiple types of illegal drugs.
The first traffic stop occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on I-65 southbound near the 50 mile marker after Miller was passed by a Mercedes that was traveling nearly 100 mph, troopers said.
During the stop, Miller deployed “Jinx” who alerted to the odor of illegal drugs in the vehicle. Troopers located suspected heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and two firearms. The driver of the vehicle, Tony C. Jackson, 63, Muskegon, Michigan, was arrested on felony charges of possession of cocaine with a firearm and possession of narcotic drug with a firearm. He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a handgun without a permit. Jackson was incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail pending his initial court appearance.
The second investigation began at approximately 2:30 p.m. when Miller conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Corolla for a traffic infraction on I-65 southbound near the 50 mile marker. Miller again deployed “Jinx” who alerted to the odor of illegal drugs coming from the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, troopers located suspected ecstasy, MDMA, LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, ketamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $600 in U.S. currency. The driver of the vehicle, Nabeel J. Husari, 29, Springfield, Tennessee, was arrested on numerous felony charges of dealing in controlled substances and possession of controlled substances. He also faces misdemeanor counts of dealing drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Husari was incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail pending his initial court appearance.
Miller was assisted by Master Trooper Jason Hankins and Trooper Jayme Herbert.
