Madison, IN Sunny intervals 72°
Listen Live

Traffic Stop Leads to Finding Two Pounds of Methamphetamine

Trooper Kyle Taylor, of the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg, was patrolling on I-65 in Scott County when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.

File Photo

(Scotts County, Ind.) - Two pounds of methamphetamine was during a traffic stop.

Trooper Kyle Taylor, of the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg, was patrolling on I-65 in Scott County when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.

Under further investigation, it was found that the driver of the vehicle Derek Ellis, 39, of Indianapolis, Indiana was found to be wanted out of Marion County.

The investigation also uncovered two pounds of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana.

Ellis, along with his passenger Tyesha Bell, 31, also of Indianapolis were arrested on the charges of dealing in methamphetamine (level 2 felony), Possession of methamphetamine (level 3 felony), and possession of marijuana (a misdemeanor).

Sergeant John Cleveland and Trooper Cameron Collins assisted Trooper Taylor with the stop and investigation.

 

   

Photo courtesy Indiana State Police

Derek Ellis (Left) and Tyesha Bell (Right)

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Ivy Tech Madison Announces Partnership with Bethany Legacy Foundation and FSH Works to Expand Jefferson County Support Services

Expand student support services and address affordable housing needs in Jefferson County

Jenner to Replace Lowery as Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education voted unanimously for Jenner.

Clark County Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Investigation is ongoing and potential future charges are possible

Local Sports

Local Sports for Aug 25, 2025

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Local Sports from Weekend Aug 22-23, 2025

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Week 1 High School Football Scores

Indiana and Kentucky Scores