(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte County man is going to prison for having a large amount of drugs.  Kirk Shaffer from Kingsford Heights was given a six year prison sentence Friday in La Porte Circuit Court.

According to court documents, the 56 year old Shaffer was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal in downtown La Porte about a year and a half ago.  Police said he kept claims there was nothing illegal in his vehicle, but his hands kept shaking.

A search of the vehicle turned up 56 grams of meth along with a blow torch and other drug

paraphernalia.  A small amount of marijuana was also seized.

After his release from prison, Shaffer must also perform three years on probation under sentencing by Judge Tom Alevizos