HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): An Oklahoma couple was arrested Friday after a routine traffic stop became a drug bust.
According to the Indiana State Police, an SUV was stopped for speeding on Interstate 69 near mile marker 284 in Huntington County at about 6:30pm. The driver, 40-year-old Megan McCauley of Dewey, Oklahoma told the Trooper she, her husband 46-year-old Matthew McCauley, and their two children, ages 20 and 6, were traveling to Ohio for a family funeral service.
The State Trooper noticed her speech patterns and behavior indicated a possible impaired driving situation; he also noticed her trying to conceal something in the vehicle. Upon further questioning she admitted to have been smoking methamphetamine to help her stay awake while driving.
A search of the vehicle yielded controlled substances, marijuana, and various drug paraphernalia. Both Megan and Matthew McCauley were arrested on various charges. The 20-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son were released to continue on to Ohio.
Megan was booked in on the following charges:
-Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
-Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
-OWI – Controlled Substance with Minor in the vehicle, Level 6 Felony
-Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
-Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
-Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
-Speeding, Infraction
Matthew was booked in on the following charges:
-Possession of Cocaine, Level 6 Felony
-Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class A Misdemeanor
-Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
