Early Tuesday morning in Evansville, Indiana Sate Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of US 41 near St. George when a driver made an improper lane change. The driver was identified as 33 year old Heather Mayes of Evansville. Mayes’ six-month-old daughter was restrained in a child safety seat in the back seat. A front seat passenger was identified as 34 year old Michael Fitzgerald, also of Evansville. During the stop, Indiana State Police found nearly 10 grams of methamphetamine, 30 grams of marijuana, a syringe, and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Mayes and Fitzgerald were arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The child was released to her grandmother.
