A traffic stop turned into an arrest when a methamphetamine lab reportedly was found in a Warsaw man's trunk Tuesday night.
Dion Rogers, 30, of Warsaw, was arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail around 7:08 p.m. Tuesday on one count of possession of legends or precursors to making methamphetamine and operating an illegal meth lab. His bond was set at $2,000.According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, Rogers was stopped for speeding during Operation Pullover on Old 30 near CR 225E, Warsaw.
During the stop Rogers was found to have an expired license plate and improper paperwork for the vehicle.
While officers were taking an inventory of the car, they allegedly found small amounts of meth as well as paraphernalia on the passenger seat.
In the trunk area of the car, officers reportedly found a large amount of precursors used in making meth.
The Indiana State Police lab team was called to the scene to dismantle the items properly.
Anyone who suspects a methamphetamine lab in their area should contact the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force at 574-372-2494.
