Off Duty Trooper Observes Lit Cigarette thrown from Vehicle, Results in Several Felony Charges

Ellettsville (Monroe County) – Early Sunday morning off duty Trooper Kyle Hall observed a white 2013 Ford passenger car travelling westbound on State Road 46 near Red Hill Road. While observing the vehicle, one of the occupants threw out a lit cigarette. After initiating a traffic stop and identifying the occupants of the vehicle, it was discovered the driver had a suspended driver’s license and both passengers were wanted on warrants through Monroe County.

The investigation led troopers to discover 22 syringes inside the vehicle. After being transported to the Monroe County Jail, it was also discovered that both passengers, Keith Leighton and Christina Hale had meth concealed on their person.   

ARRESTED –

Keith A. Leighton, 26 of Bloomington, on Probation Warrants (Controlled Substance), Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and 2 counts of Trafficking with an Inmate.

Christina Hale, 29 of Bloomington, Probation Warrants, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, False Identity Statement and False Informing.

Assisting – Trooper Gabe Bault, Ellettsville Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County Jail Officers.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law