(La Porte County, IN) - A man was arrested for allegedly having cocaine during a traffic stop in Westville.

 

 

 

Robert Payne, Jr., 35, is facing charges of Level 5 felony possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and Class A misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a handgun.

 

La Porte County Police said the La Porte area man was pulled over Friday night on U.S. 421 after committing traffic violations.  Police said a plastic bag containing 4.7 grams of cocaine and a loaded handgun were located in the vehicle.

 

Payne was not supposed to have a gun because of him having lower level felony charges still undecided in the courts, police said.  He was given a ticket for not wearing a seat belt and a warning for unsafe lane movement.