A search of the vehicle yielded numerous smoking devices, methamphetamine, and syringes.
(Jennings County, Ind.) – On September 8, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Jennings County Sheriff Canine Officer Sergeant Cody Low conducted a traffic stop on County Road 350 West for a traffic infraction.
As deputy Low approached the vehicle, a passenger fled on foot. Sgt. Low identified the remaining occupants inside the vehicle as Joshua Fugate, 24, and Ashley McFall, 25 both of North Vernon.
Deputy Doug Brown arrived to assist at which time Sgt. Low deployed his canine, Axel, in an attempt to locate the fleeing passenger. Axel tracked the passenger for approximately a half-mile when he located the suspect.
The suspect was identified as Jeremy Mahoney, 33 of North Vernon, and was taken into custody without incident.
After returning to the stopped vehicle, Axel conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive alert to the odor of Narcotics coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded numerous smoking devices, methamphetamine, and syringes.
All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Jennings County Jail where they are currently being held.
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