Gibson County – Friday evening, February 25, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Trooper Hurley was patrolling US 41 north of Princeton when he stopped the driver of a Chevrolet Avalanche for driving 79 mph in the posted 60 mph zone. The driver was identified as Aurthur Thomas, 56, of Milwaukee, WI. Trooper Hurley detected the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. Troopers searched the vehicle and located numerous baggies containing a total weight of approximately 171 grams of marijuana. Troopers also found a pill bottle containing suspected cocaine, a pill bottle containing 24 Oxycontin pills, and a Ruger LCP .380 caliber pistol. Further investigation revealed the pistol had been reported stolen from Wisconsin and Thomas was driving without ever receiving a valid driver’s license. Thomas was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Aurthur Thomas, 56, Milwaukee, WI
- Dealing Marijuana, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of a Stolen Handgun, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Cocaine, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle without ever Receiving a Driver’s License, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police
Wisconsin? Try Indianapolis!
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