The Marshall County Sheriff's Department took two Peru residents into custody February 10, after a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics. 

According to police, a deputy had witnessed an SUV traveling southbound on U.S. 31 at a speed of 95 mph. Unable to catch up to the vehicle, a traffic stop was initiated several miles south. Police had called a Marshall County K9 officer and K9 Diesel to assist the scene, where they reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics. According to the report, officers soon discovered marijuana, as well as paraphernalia that reportedly tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. 

The driver, William L. Biggs Jr., was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and reckless driving. 

A passenger, Jamie D. Bledsoe, was also arrested on preliminary charges of possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.