LaPorte man arrested near Rochester on several drug charges after traffic stop

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:45 AM

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A recent traffic stop near Rochester by an Indiana State trooper resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple drug charges.

James Schofield, 33, iof LaPorte, was charged with possession of cocaine, a Level 6 felony; trafficking with an imate, a Level 5 felony; and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.

According to court documents, the trooper was patrolling US 31 when he noticed a vehicle traveling 81 mph. During the subsequent traffic stop, the trooper told Schofield he smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle. Schofield denied having marijuana on him, but admitted he had smoked marijuana an hour prior. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a small bag of marijuana was found.

Schofield was turned over to staff at the Fulton County Jail and additional illegal items were found on him. Schofield admitted to jail staff that he had been concealing cocaine and a THC vape on his person.

Schofield was booked into the Fulton County Jail with additional charges for the confiscated items, on top of the original possession of marijuana charge.