Rural traffic stop nets heroin and other charges

By: 
Indiana State Police

Abner

Harris

Hill

Smith

On Monday, Nov. 25, at approximately 10:27 p.m., Trooper Kyle Taylor was patrolling on county roads in rural Washington County in the area of Little York. Taylor initiated a traffic stop on a purple 1997 Chevrolet Camaro for a stop sign violation. During the stop, the driver was found to be driving on a suspended driver's license, and Trooper Taylor continued the investigation, requesting the assistance of Deputy Paul Ginkins and his K9 partner, Lenny.

As a result of the continued investigation, approximately 3 grams of heroin was located in the vehicle, along with several hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia.

The following were arrested:
• Daniel Abner, 34, Madison, driving while suspended with a prior

• Travis Hill, 30, Little York, dealing in heroin (Level 4 Felony), possession of heroin (Level 6 Felony), possession of a syringe (Level 6 Felony), possession of paraphernalia (A misdemeanor), visiting a common nuisance (C misdemeanor).

• Tayah Harris, 20, Riverview, Florida, possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), visiting a common nuisance (C misdemeanor), possession of paraphernalia (A misdemeanor).

• Anna Smith, 23, Scottsburg, possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), possession of paraphernalia (A misdemeanor), visiting a common nuisance (C misdemeanor).

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