HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — Sheriff's deputies said a relatively minor traffic offense led to a Hartford City man's arrest on serious drug-dealing charges.

Kenneth Ray McDavid, 63, was arrested March 31 after a Chevrolet Trailblazer he was a passenger in reportedly failed to signal a turn at Blackford County roads 100-N and 500-E.

As a deputy spoke with the driver, McDavid was "extremely fidgety and could not sit still," according to a court document.

A search of the vehicle resulted in seizure of a straw and spoon with "white residue" on them, along with two glass smoking devices and a set of scales. A police K-9 indicated there were controlled substances in the Trailblazer.

Investigators said McDavid tried to conceal a "copper-in-color metal case" determined to hold controlled substances, and that other drug-related evidence was found concealed in the Hartford City man's pants.

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Evidence seized included 65.9 grams of cocaine, nearly 53 ounces of meth and a smaller amount of heroin, along with pills and $847 in cash.

McDavid reportedly acknowledged he had recently ingested heroin, and said he had "been selling a little bit of the methamphetamine on the side to take a little extra money," a deputy wrote.

On Tuesday, he was charged in Blackford Circuit Court with dealing in cocaine and dealing in meth, both Level 2 felonies carrying maximum 30-year prison terms.

McDavid was also charged with possession of cocaine and possession of meth, both Level 3 felonies with maximum 16-year sentences, and possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony carrying up to 30 months in prison.

He continued to be held in the Blackford County jail on Wednesday under a $4,500 cash bond, and has received an Oct. 3 trial date.

At the time of his most recent arrest, the Hartford City man was on probation in Jay County, where he was convicted of driving after a lifetime suspension in 2017.

According to court records, McDavid has been convicted of driving after a lifetime suspension at least four times. His record also includes three resisting-law-enforcement convictions.

Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.

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