Michigan Man Arrested For Dealing Heroin In Jackson County

Hunt was transported to the Jackson County Jail where he is being held pending an initial appearance in the Jackson County Circuit Court.

(Jackson County, Ind.) – On January 18, Senior Trooper Randel Miller with the Indiana State Police arrested a Jackson, Michigan man for dealing heroin after a traffic stop in Jackson County.

The investigation began when Senior Trooper Miller conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car just north of Seymour. While speaking with the driver, Senior Trooper Miller became suspicious that criminal activity was taking place.

A subsequent search of the vehicle and driver resulted in the finding of approximately 90 grams of heroin and marijuana being located and seized.

The driver, 38-year-old Jamaal Hunt of Jackson, Michigan was arrested for Dealing with a Narcotic Drug over 28 grams (level 2 felony), Possession of a Narcotic Drug over 28 grams (level 3 felony), and Possession of Marijuana (class C misdemeanor).

Hunt was transported to the Jackson County Jail where he is being held pending an initial appearance in the Jackson County Circuit Court.

Senior Trooper Miller was assisted at the scene by Master Trooper Jason Hankins.

It was also determined through investigation that the heroin was being transported from Michigan to Florida and had an estimated street value of just under $10,000.