Meth, guns, and money seized during an ISP traffic stop

SEYMOUR – Monday, a traffic stop by an Indiana State trooper on I-65 near Seymour, Indiana led to the discovery of a large amount of suspected crystal meth, additional drugs, guns, and money.  The discovery resulted in two White County, Indiana residents being arrested on numerous charges.

The incident began around noon when Trooper Randel Miller conducted a traffic stop on a Chrysler 300 on I-65 Northbound near the 48-mile marker, just south of the Seymour exit for multiple traffic violations.  During the traffic stop, Trp. Miller became suspicious that criminal activity was taking place.  He deployed K-9 Jinx who alerted him to the odor of illegal drugs in the vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle, troopers located roughly 1.6 pounds of suspected crystal meth, suspected fentanyl pills, three handguns, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $2,000 in cash.

Patrick Doornbos

The driver of the vehicle, Patrick J. Doornbos, 36, and passenger, Amber L. Balser, 30, both from Monticello, Indiana were arrested on charges of dealing and possession of meth, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amber Balser

Doornbos was additionally charged with one count of possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon.  Balser was additionally charged with one count of possession of a handgun after being a convicted felon.

Both Doornbos and Balser were transported to the Jackson County Jail where they were incarcerated pending their initial court appearances.

Trp. Miller was assisted by Troopers David Owsley, Jayme Herbert, Brandon Love, Jacob Tolle, and Sgt. Bryce Harris.