Indiana Man Arrested for Possession of Six Pounds of Cocaine in Kosciusko County
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. – A 44-year-old man from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was arrested on Wednesday after Indiana State Police discovered over six pounds of cocaine and $3,000 in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The incident occurred on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County when a trooper observed a black 2007 BMW SUV commit a moving violation. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 150 West.
A K9 officer assisted in the search of the SUV and detected the smell of narcotics, leading to the discovery of three kilograms of suspected cocaine and the cash. The driver, Jarvis Buchanan, was arrested on a Level 3 felony charge of possession of cocaine. He is currently in custody at the Kosciusko County Jail.
The arrest serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the region. Anyone with information regarding illegal narcotics activity is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police or local authorities. Buchanan’s court date is pending as the investigation continues.
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