Elsewhere but close: Traffic stop on I-69 ends with three in jail in Daviess County

Daviess County - On December 15, 2020, at approximately 7:19 p.m., Trooper Ross Johnson was patrolling Interstate 69 in Daviess County. At this time Trooper Johnson observed a southbound vehicle near the 69 mile marker at a high rate of speed. Trooper Johnson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at that time.

Photo and mug shots courtesy of Indiana State Police

Upon Trooper Johnson’s investigation during the traffic stop, it was discovered that the three men in the vehicle were in possession of over 1.7 pounds of marijuana, a loaded firearm, and $31,080 of U.S. currency.

All men were arrested at the scene with the assistance of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.

Trooper Johnson is still investigating the case with the assistance of detectives of the DEA.

Spearman

SPEARMAN, JOSHWIN       DOB: 19911031  

Dealing in Marijuana – Level 6 Felony

Possession in Marijuana – Level 6 Felony

Watson

WATSON, NARDO D       DOB: 19960319

Dealing in Marijuana – Level 6 Felony

Possession of Marijuana – Level 6 Felony

Waddell

WADDELL, DEVONTAE R      DOB: 19931008

Possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon – Level 4 felony

Dealing in Marijuana – Level 5 Felony

Possession of Marijuana- Level 5 Felony

 All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.