An Evansville man stopped for expired plates was taken into custody after drugs and a gun were found.
33 year old Marquelle Smith was stopped Saturday evening around 5:00 near Heidelbach Avenue.
While searching the vehicle, a firearm which had been reported stolen, was found under the driver’s seat.
Smith was taken to the hospital for an X-ray after complaining of pain.
Hospital staff found a baggie of heroin along with a baggie containing an orange pill.
He was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail on a $4,000 bond.
