Indiana State Police
Troopers in Indiana arrested a trucker when drugs were found in his tractor-trailer during a routine stop.
On Saturday, March 21, at about 4:20 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a white Freightliner tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound, for a routine DOT compliance inspection. During conversations with the driver, criminal indicators were observed and a probable cause search was conducted.
During the search, the trooper found 100 pounds of methamphetamine in the trailer along with a handgun in the cab of the truck.
The driver, Kemar Brown, age 33, of San Bernardino, California, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Putnam County Jail.
The estimated street value of the methamphetamine is half a million dollars.
Brown faces charges of dealing methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine.
Sprint Mart recognizes professional drivers
Mississippi-based Sprint Mart recently announced the creation of its Professional Driver Loyalty Program that offers multiple types of rewards for truckers.
Sprint Mart operates 94 stores in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
The new dedicated rewards program offers a personalized loyalty card through which members can earn points at two membership levels: Gold and Diamond.
Truckers can earn rewards points for every gallon of fuel they pump, with rewards increasing as they move up in status. Perks vary by membership level and include fountain drinks, complimentary showers and discounts on a variety of trucker supplies.
