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SE Indiana man arrested after found with 78 grams of marijuana

Posted at 8:23 AM, Nov 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-29 08:23:55-05

BATESVILLE, Ind. -- A Batesville, Indiana man is facing drug-related felony charges after he was found with nearly 80 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop. 

Police say Thor King, 18, was spotted driving faster than the speed limit on U.S. 50, near Loogootee, Indiana by an Indiana State Police trooper.

The trooper pulled him over and smelled raw marijuana coming from the car.

During the investigation, police found 78 individually packaged baggies, each with one gram of marijuana. Police also found a digital scale, a receipt book and a glass pipe.

King faces the following charges:

  • Dealing in Marijuana over 30 grams
  • Maintaining a Common Nuisance
  • Possession of Marijuana over 30 grams
  • Possession of Paraphernalia