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simmytbone · 10-25-2011, 11:02 AM

Indiana man, 87, nabbed with 228 pounds of cocaine, police say
By James B. Kelleher and Cynthia Johnston | Reuters

(Reuters) - An 87-year-old Indiana man was arraigned on drug charges in federal court in Detroit on Monday after police found 228 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $2.9 million in his pickup following a routine traffic stop.

A state trooper patrolling Interstate 94 near Ann Arbor pulled over Leo Earl Sharp on Friday for following too closely and executing an improper lane change, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court.

When the trooper asked Sharp if he could search the truck, the octogenarian refused. So the trooper requested a backup unit with a dog trained to detect bombs and illegal drugs.

As the animal walked around the rear of Sharp's truck, it alerted to the possible presence of narcotics, the complaint said. During a subsequent search of the truck bed, troopers found 104 bricks of cocaine stashed in five bags.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Randon released Sharp, of Michigan City, Indiana, on $10,000 bond on Monday and scheduled a next hearing in the case for November.

Sharp was charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. If convicted, he faces at least 10 years in prison.

credit: news.yahoo.com

catlover79 · 10-25-2011, 04:33 PM

Sounds like someone had a big weekend planned!!

Torgo · 10-25-2011, 04:42 PM

THAT'S why gramps didn't show up!

dlemond · 10-25-2011, 05:05 PM

Never knowing how much time you have left, perhaps he wanted stay awake for as long as possible.

And just curious: when was the last time you were tailgated by someone in their 80s?

How about never.

catlover79 · 10-25-2011, 08:54 PM

Reminds me of poor old Fish on Barney Miller after eating the hash brownies: "The first time in years I've felt this good and it's illegal!"

mystery_daisy · 10-29-2011, 05:41 AM

I bet he's kicking himself for not retiring sooner, oh and for that lane change maneuver.

janet42 · 10-29-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mystery_daisy

I bet he's kicking himself for that lane change maneuver.

I bet he is too.

10-25-2011, 11:02 AM	#1
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	Indiana man, 87, nabbed with 228 pounds of cocaine, police say Indiana man, 87, nabbed with 228 pounds of cocaine, police say By James B. Kelleher and Cynthia Johnston \| Reuters (Reuters) - An 87-year-old Indiana man was arraigned on drug charges in federal court in Detroit on Monday after police found 228 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $2.9 million in his pickup following a routine traffic stop. A state trooper patrolling Interstate 94 near Ann Arbor pulled over Leo Earl Sharp on Friday for following too closely and executing an improper lane change, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court. When the trooper asked Sharp if he could search the truck, the octogenarian refused. So the trooper requested a backup unit with a dog trained to detect bombs and illegal drugs. As the animal walked around the rear of Sharp's truck, it alerted to the possible presence of narcotics, the complaint said. During a subsequent search of the truck bed, troopers found 104 bricks of cocaine stashed in five bags. U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Randon released Sharp, of Michigan City, Indiana, on $10,000 bond on Monday and scheduled a next hearing in the case for November. Sharp was charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. If convicted, he faces at least 10 years in prison. *credit: news.yahoo.com*
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10-25-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Sounds like someone had a big weekend planned!!
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10-25-2011, 04:42 PM	#3
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10-25-2011, 05:05 PM	#4
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Never knowing how much time you have left, perhaps he wanted stay awake for as long as possible. And just curious: when was the last time you were tailgated by someone in their 80s? How about never.
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10-25-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Reminds me of poor old Fish on Barney Miller after eating the hash brownies: "The first time in years I've felt this good and it's illegal!"

10-29-2011, 05:41 AM	#6
mystery_daisy True Crime Buff Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2006 Location: Galveston Bay Posts: 3,118	I bet he's kicking himself for not retiring sooner, oh and for that lane change maneuver.