(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man could face an up to 30 year sentence on allegations of dealing methamphetamine.  Timothy Hampton, 49, is charged with the level 2 felony offense in La Porte Superior Court 1.

On October 16th, Hampton was under surveillance at his home at 530 Esther Street when he pulled away in a 2017 Buick Enclave, which was soon pulled over near East Barker Avenue and Pine Street, according to court documents.

During a search of his residence, police said 28 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from different locations including underneath a mattress in his bedroom.  Two scales and a 22 gauge rifle were also allegedly recovered from the dwelling.

Hampton could face anywhere from a 10 year to 30 year sentence. He’s currently being held in the La Porte County Jail on $50,000 bond.