Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Controlled Substance

Terre Haute, IN – Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at approximately 11:29 a.m., Indiana State Trooper Eric Smith observed a vehicle that was traveling above the posted speed limit in the north bound lanes of US 41 near 56^th Drive. Trooper Smith activated his radar which indicated that the vehicle was traveling 60 mph in a 40 mph zone.  The vehicle in question was a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Trooper Smith then stopped the vehicle near US 41 and 7^th Street.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Christian E. Targett, 22, of Terre Haute, IN.  During the course of the traffic stop, Trooper Smith observed criminal indicators and a small plastic bag containing blue pills sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. 

Trooper Smith then conducted a vehicle search, discovering 24 blue, oval-shaped pills with XANAX inscribed on the back. During the investigation it was discovered that Targett did not have a valid prescription to possess the XANAX, which is a controlled substance.  Targett, was taken into custody and transported to the Vigo County Jail 

CHARGES:

•     Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance Level 6 Felony
•     Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony
•     Driving While Suspended Prior Class A Misdemeanor

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