Merrillville Man Facing Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police, Found with Packaged Marijuana As If He Was A Dispensary
A Merrillville man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after an early morning traffic stop escalated into a police pursuit, physical resistance, and the discovery of a significant quantity of marijuana.
Nigel Nabrew Webb Jr., 25, was arrested on May 19, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., after Merrillville Police attempted to stop his white Nissan Altima near 54th Avenue and Harrison Street in Merrillville.
According to court documents, when officers initiated the stop, Webb allegedly refused to comply, reversed toward the patrol car, and ignored repeated commands to exit the vehicle. Officers noted the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, along with Webb’s slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. After continued noncompliance and resistance, officers forcibly removed Webb from the car.
During a search of the vehicle, police found a black backpack containing a total of 76 bags of marijuana, packaged as follows:
- 38 bags, each weighing approximately 4.5 grams
- 35 bags, each weighing approximately 4.59 grams
- Loose amounts totaling approximately 195.58 grams
Also recovered were scissors, cigar packages, and $880 in cash. A field test confirmed the substance was marijuana.
Webb was also found to be driving on a suspended license and had an active warrant for a prior OWI case from 2024.
Webb is currently lodged in the Lake County Jail.
Charges Filed Include:
- Dealing in Marijuana (30g–10lbs) – Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person – Class A Misdemeanor
- Resisting Law Enforcement (Forcibly Obstructing) – Class A Misdemeanor
- Disorderly Conduct (Fighting or Tumultuous Conduct) – Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
- Driving While Suspended (Non-Conviction Suspension) – Infraction
- No Valid Driver’s License – Infraction
- Operating with Expired Plates – Infraction
- Failure to Use Safety Belt – Infraction
- Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle – Infraction
- Three Counts of Disregarding a Stop Sign – Infractions
- Speeding – Infraction
- Improper Turn at Intersection – Infraction
