On Saturday, Loogootee Police conducted a traffic stop on Broadway Street at Chuckles fueling station on a yellow Jeep Wrangler. A K9 was requested to conduct an open-air sniff. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the driver Christopher Villanueva handed the officer a bag containing marijuana. The search resulted in numerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Villanueva, 20, of Jasper was charged with maintaining a common nuisance, dealing in a schedule four controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, minor possession of alcohol. Also arrested on scene was Bryce A. Mathena, 19, of Jasper charged with maintaining a common nuisance, dealing in a schedule four controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, minor possession of alcohol. Also, Evelin V. Aleman, 18, of French Lick Indiana was charged with visiting a common nuisance and possession of marijuana.
