Seymour man faces drug charges after traffic stop

Indiana State Police arrested a Seymour man after a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.

The investigation began at about 2 p.m. when a Trooper stopped an SUV on southbound I-65 near the 51 mile marker. Upon speaking to the driver, 39-year-old Timothy W. Shell, the Trooper could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the SUV reportedly uncovered approximately 8.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Shell was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (over 5 grams), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.