STARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A coordinated traffic stop led to the arrest of three individuals suspected of transporting methamphetamine and fentanyl into the Knox area from the Chicago region.
Acting on a tip, law enforcement intercepted a vehicle on US-30 early Saturday morning, April 13. A K-9 unit was deployed to assist in the search, which uncovered:
Two ounces of suspected methamphetamine
More than four grams of suspected fentanyl
Various drug paraphernalia
The three occupants were immediately taken into custody.
Arrested Suspects:
Ryan Smith, 42
Earl Beem, 43
Susan Risner, 29
Each of the suspects is facing multiple felony charges, including:
Dealing Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine
Dealing a Narcotic Drug
Possession of a Narcotic Drug
They were booked into the Starke County Jail on $20,000 cash bonds each.
