Two men facing drug dealing charges after traffic stop uncovers 135 grams of marijuana, loaded weapon

BEDFORD — A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment violation led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of marijuana, numerous THC cartridges, and a loaded firearm, resulting in felony drug dealing charges for two men.

Caleb Coryea, 19, of Bedford, and Jordan Williams, 25, of Indianapolis, have both been charged with felony charges of dealing and possession of marijuana following an incident on October 5, 2025.

According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Deputy Augustus Hogan of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began when Deputy Hogan observed a black Chevy Malibu merge onto State Road 37 without using a turn signal.

After initiating a traffic stop, Deputy Hogan approached the vehicle and immediately noted a “very strong odor of marijuana” emittin