MADISON POLICE ARREST TWO ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP

INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY

June 11, 2022, Madison Police arrested Hollie L. Beckley 26, Bedford, Kentucky, and John W. McClellan 42, Madison, Indiana, on narcotic related charges.  The two were taken into custody after a traffic stop executed by Patrolman Curtis Shelpman at St. Michaels and First Street.  Officer Shelpman stopped the vehicle, driven by McClellan, for an equipment violation.  The subsequent investigation led to the discovery of methamphetamine, legend drugs and narcotic paraphernalia.  Both were taken into custody without incident.

Hollie Beckley faces alleged charges of possession of legend drug L-6 Felony and possession of paraphernalia C-Misdemeanor.  John McClellan faces alleged charges of possession of methamphetamine L-6 Felony and possession of paraphernalia C Misdemeanor.  Both Beckley and McClellan have the presumption of innocence until otherwise proven guilty.  Shelpman was assisted by MPD Officers Watson, Heffelfinger, and Flint.