(La Porte County, IN) - A flock camera led to two arrests from one vehicle allegedly containing various marijuana products near Michigan City.

 

According to La Porte County Police, an officer received a flock camera alert Friday about a Dodge Charger registered to a woman with a suspended driver’s license. The registration on the vehicle was also expired.

 

Police said the officer stopped the vehicle after spotting it on U.S. 421 at 400 North.

 

The officer detected a “strong and distinct” odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and during a search multiple chocolate products infused with THC were recovered along with THC gummies and THC wax, police said.

 

Police said a small amount of leafy marijuana along with used smoking pipes and other paraphernalia were found in the trunk.

 

The driver, Charissa Schmidt, 41, of Michigan City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.

 

A passenger, Harley Hatchel, 35, also of Michigan City was taken into custody for identity deception and an outstanding arrest warrant on a felony battery charge.