Traffic Stop Nets Marijuana, Morphine Pills and over $3,600 Cash

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Knox County – This morning at approximately 3:20, Trooper Jordan Lee was patrolling in the Vincennes area when he stopped the driver of a 2002 Ford Ranger on Hart Street near 12th Street for having a defective license plate light. When Trooper Lee approached the vehicle he detected an odor of marijuana. The driver was identified as Demencio Canchola, 29, of Vincennes. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 435 grams of marijuana, 10 morphine pills and over $3,600 cash. Canchola was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Demencio Canchola, 29, Vincennes, IN
  1. Dealing Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
  2. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
  3. Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
  4. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor