Madison, IN Sunny intervals 57°
Listen Live

Three Arrested Following Short Police Pursuit

A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, officers located methamphetamine and a syringe. 

(Madison, Ind.) - On Friday, September 4, Madison Police Officers Nicholson and Blankenship attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Ford fusion, in reference to a narcotics investigation.

The driver, later identified as Christopher Hoskins, failed to stop and leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit. The pursuit went from Kennedy Drive to Taft Drive where Hoskins and two passengers then fled the vehicle on foot.

Madison Police along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department searched the area of the apartment complex for the suspects, where all three eventually located and taken into custody.

A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, officers located methamphetamine and a syringe. 

Arrested was Christopher Hoskins (Driver) 32 Milton, Ky. for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe, and resisting law enforcement by fleeing.  Arthus Gabbard 64, (passenger) Westport, Indiana, charged with resisting law enforcement by fleeing.  Justyn Smallwood 21, (passenger) Madison, Indiana, charged with resisting law enforcement and criminal trespass. 

Officers Nicholson and Blankenship were assisted by MPD Officers Barnes, Demaree, Cutshaw, Harris, and Wallace.  JCSD Officers Flint and Finnegan. 

Hoskins, Gabbard, and Smallwood have the presumption of innocence until otherwise proven guilty. 

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Hanover Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Trafficking Fentanyl

This outcome reflects the importance of thorough and steadfast prosecution

General Motors sold Hoosier drivers on using OnStar then sold their data to raise rates

Attorney General Todd Rokita is driving right through this deceptive collection plan

Local Sports

South Dearborn HS Seeking New Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Patrick Cosgrove is out after three years of leading the program.

IBCA Announces 2024-25 Boys Basketball All-State Teams

Several local players earned recognition.

Two local area Seniors invited to Hoosier Basketball's Top 60 Senior Workout at Marian University

Switzerland County's Cam Craig and South Ripley's Cole Henry have been invited