A traffic stop lands two in jail

BOURBON — On Wednesday,​ March 26,​ at 12:39 a.m.,​ Marshall County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the area of US 30 and SR 331.


During the investigation,​ a Kosciusko County canine officer was requested to the scene. The canine alerted to the vehicle, and a probable cause search of the vehicle was completed. The officer located suspected marijuana within the vehicle.
The driver,​ Jaspier ​D. Watkins,​ 25, was found to be operating a vehicle with a driving status of suspended and was found to have a state-wide active warrant through Whitley County. A passenger,​ Garrett S. Wildey,​ 29, was found to be in possession of marijuana.
They were both transported to the Marshall County Jail.

Suspects are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.