Traffic Stop Nets Over 450 Grams of Crystal Meth

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Gibson County – Early this morning at approximately 5:35, Trooper Ross Rafferty was patrolling US 41 when he stopped the driver of a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis for having a defective tail light and failing to indicate a lane change in heavy traffic near Warrenton Road. Rafferty stopped the vehicle on US 41 near SR 68. The driver was identified as Tyshecqua M. Cook, 25, of Indianapolis. A passenger was identified as Travontae R. Franklin, 25, of Indianapolis.

While Trooper Rafferty was talking to the driver an odor of marijuana was detected inside the vehicle. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy Baehl and his K-9, Ali, arrived to assist and performed a free air sniff around the vehicle. Baehl’s K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. During a search of the vehicle officers found 458 grams of crystal meth located inside the front passenger door panel. The street value of the meth is approximately $20,000.

Both subjects were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:
• Tyshecqua M. Cook, 25, Indianapolis, IN
1. Possession of Meth over 10 grams, Level 3 Felony
2. Dealing Meth over 10 grams, Level 2 Felony
3. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor

• Travontae R. Franklin, 25, Indianapolis, IN
1. Possession of Meth over 10 grams, Level 3 Felony
2. Dealing Meth over 10 grams, Level 2 Felony

 

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  1. This is what’s in Crystal Meth:

    What are the toxic ingredients in crystal meth?

    A number of the ingredients commonly used in creating meth are extremely toxic:
    •Acetone- This is found in nail polish remover and paint thinners
    •Lithium- From batteries
    •Toluene- solvent used as fuel additive, in paint thinners, nail polish, brake cleaner
    •Hydrochloric acid- Highly corrosive mineral acid used to remove rust from steel and refine metal
    •Pseudoephedrine- found in cold medications
    •Red Phosphorus- found in explosives such as road flares and on matchboxes
    •Sodium hydroxide- also known as lye, in drain cleaners
    •Sulfuric acid- found in toilet bowl and drain cleaners
    •Anhydrous ammonia- found in fertilizer and countertop cleaner
    •Lantern fuel or lighter fluid
    •Ether found in starting fluid
    •Antifreeze
    •Iodine crystals

    People who distribute this poison to their fellow citizens are absolutely no different than a terrorist organization that is striving to do the exact same thing.

    The courage of law enforcement that is pulling maggots like this over and arresting them day or night is so damn impressive.

    Thanks Trooper Rafferty….

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