SULLIVAN CO, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Indiana State Police reported in a press release the discovery of one pound of methamphetamine in Sullivan County.
On Dec. 30 around 12:55 a.m., a Trooper with the Putnamville State Police Post made a traffic stop for an equipment violation on County Road 200 East. The driver was identified as Edward Beegle, 52, of Shelburn. The release states that during a conversation between ISP and Beegle, “criminal indicators were detected” and the vehicle was then searched.
A pound of methamphetamine and items to make and prepare the drug was found in the car. Beegle was arrested and taken to Sullivan County Jail.
Edward Beegle was charged with the following crimes:
- Dealing in Methamphetamine over 5 grams – Felony 5
- Possession of Methamphetamine – Felony 5
- Possession of Precursors to Manufacture Methamphetamine – Felony 6
