A view of some of the illegal drugs confiscated by police. Photo provided.

Press Release

FREMONT — At approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Indiana State Police Trooper George Youpel assigned to the Toll Road Post, initiated a traffic stop with a silver Buick passenger car for multiple traffic infractions on the I-80 Toll Road eastbound 151-mile marker near Fremont.

During the course of the traffic stop investigation, Trooper Youpel developed probable cause for a search of the vehicle. This search revealed a large amount of suspected marijuana, marijuana edibles and drug paraphernalia.

The driver of the vehicle, Austin Alan Gaiski, 22, Angola, was placed under arrest and taken to the Steuben County Jail, where he was booked into custody on several drug-related charges.

Trooper Youpel was assisted in this investigation by Trooper Alejandro Hernandez – Fort Wayne Post.