On July 10, 2026, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a blue Ford Mustang on Pine Street in Westville. The vehicle was being driven by Darryl Earle.
Deputies made contact with Earle, who consented to a search of his person. During the search, deputies located a plastic bag containing methamphetamine in his pocket.
A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Linda Shouppe. During a search of the vehicle, deputies discovered a glass methamphetamine pipe containing methamphetamine underneath the passenger seat, next to Shouppe’s purse.
Both Earle and Shouppe were placed under arrest and transported to the Holmes County Jail.
Charges:
Darryl Earle: Possession of Methamphetamine
Linda Shouppe: Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
