NYC murder, drugs suspect arrested after Indiana police pursuit

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) -- A man wanted for murder in New York City and a woman were arrested in Hancock County Tuesday after a traffic stop, according to authorities.

While investigating a New York-registered 2017 Honda Civic on Interstate 70 for traffic violations Tuesday afternoon, a Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement Team officer conducted a BMV registration check on the license plate and discovered that the vehicle was flagged out of New York City as being involved in a murder and that the occupant was reportedly armed and dangerous, according to HCSO.

Officers conducted a traffic stop after a brief pursuit on I-70 and arrested 24-year-old Habib Muhammad and 22-year-old Khusbu Patel.

During the investigation, officers found several pounds of processed marijuana, as well as crack cocaine, LSD, heroin and Xanax pills in the vehicle or on Patel's person, according to HCSO. The sheriff's office says they also learned that Muhammad was confirmed/wanted by the New York City Police Department for a recent murder there.

Muhammad is facing the following charges: murder, resisting law enforcement, dealing in marijuana, possession of a narcotic drug and two counts of possession of controlled substance.

Patel is facing the following charges: dealing in marijuana, possession of a narcotic drug, possession of cocaine and two counts of possession of controlled substance.