Two Washington men face several drug charges following a Monday morning traffic stop.
Yesterday around 2:10 am, an Indiana State Trooper stopped a 2001 Dodge pickup for driving 97 mph on I-69 in Pike County.
The driver was identified as 41-year-old Wesley Detalente and the passenger was identified as 39-year-old Joshua Jackson. Both are from Washington.
A wanted check revealed Detalente had active warrants out of Vanderburgh County for probation violations, possession of a syringe, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found a glass smoking device with burnt white residue in the center console which later tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also noticed the shifter knob was aftermarket and had a hidden compartment that contained a small amount of suspected methamphetamine.
During a further search, officers located a container that was zip tied to the frame of the truck. When officers opened the container, they discovered one used syringe, a smoking device with burnt residue, a package of 10 syringes, a baggie containing 11 narcotic pills, and a digital scale.
Detalente and Jackson were arrested and taken to the Pike County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
They are each charged with Possession of Meth, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Wesley Detalente
Joshua Jackson
