(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man has been accused of having methamphetamine inside a nap sack draped over his shoulder.

 

Eric Hacker, 39, was charged in La Porte Superior Court 2 with a Level 3 felony dealing in methamphetamine, and Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine.

 

According to court documents, Hacker on July 31 was given a ticket in Michigan City for a traffic violation on his bicycle. He was later stopped while driving in Michigan City for pulling out from a stop sign in front of a police officer on York St. According to court documents, one of the officers recognized Hacker as the man he just dealt with for the infraction on his bicycle, and noticed he seemed extremely nervous in the front passenger seat. 

 

After stepping out of the vehicle and fighting with police, several officers placed him in handcuffs. Hacker continued to struggle, despite being restrained, as officers placed him in a squad car.

 

With help from a drug sniffing dog, 13 grams of methamphetamine and a glass smoking pipe were allegedly recovered from the nap sack he left inside the vehicle. Police said the licensed driver was allowed to go after they were given a warning.