Traffic Stop leads to Dealing in Methamphetamine Arrests

Failing to signal during lane change led to the traffic stop

Clark County – June 24, 2024:  A traffic stop on I-65 lead to the arrest of two Clark County women on felony drug charges. 

Around 7pm on Sunday, Trooper Clay Boley with the Indiana State Police Post Sellersburg’s All Crimes Policing Team conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford Ranger after he witnessed the driver fail to signal multiple lane changes.  The vehicle came to a stop on I-65 South at the 3.2 Mile Marker in Clark County and the driver was identified as 63-year-old Sharon L. Mclain of Jeffersonville.  The passenger was identified as 48-year-old Tara G. Edwards of Clarksville.

During the traffic stop, Trooper Boley observed indicators of potential criminal activity from the occupants and Trooper Charles Herron arrived to assist with his canine, Atlas, who alerted on the vehicle for the possible presence of drugs. 

A search of the vehicle revealed 32 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 100 various controlled prescription pills.  Both women were arrested and transported to the Clark County jail without incident.

 Sharon L. Mclain:

Dealing in Methamphetamine over 28 grams – Level 2 felony

Possession of Methamphetamine over 28 grams – Level 3 felony

Unlawful Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 felony

Tara G. Edwards:

Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 felony