Priceville police arrest three Indiana suspects for trafficking meth and fentanyl
Apr. 25—Three men from Indiana were arrested Wednesday night after a traffic stop uncovered trafficking amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, and one suspect was found to have a felony warrant in another state, according to the Priceville Police Department.
At approximately 9:35 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a southbound vehicle on Interstate 65 and made contact with three occupants. Authorities said William Bradley Ellis, 35, of Indianapolis, was wanted on a felony warrant out of Illinois, which called for nationwide extradition.
After detaining Ellis, police said their K-9 alerted them to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, prompting a further investigation.
Police said methamphetamine, fentanyl, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia were discovered inside the vehicle.
Jason Edward Marcum, 42, of Shelbyville, Indiana, and Roger Lee Weaver, 60, of Indianapolis — the other two occupants — were also arrested. All three suspects were transported to Morgan County Jail, according to the Priceville Police Department.
While being booked, police said they found additional drug paraphernalia on Marcum.
According to Priceville police, Ellis faces charges of drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, operating a vehicle with a secret compartment, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of brass knuckles, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held in lieu of a $470,000 bond, and a detainer was placed on him by Illinois authorities.
Priceville police also reported that Weaver was charged with drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (two counts), tampering with physical evidence, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held in lieu of a $465,000 bond.
Marcum was charged with drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and promoting prison contraband in the second degree, according to Priceville police. He was held in lieu of a $405,000 bond.
— wesley.tomlinson@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2442.
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