TH man arrested on multiple drug charges after traffic stop

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Hart/Vigo Co. Jail

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute man was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop last night.

Joshua J. Hart, 29, was booked into the Vigo County Jail around 6:30 p.m. and charged with:

• Possession of legend drugs, Level 6 felony
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class A misdemeanor
• Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor
• Possession of controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor
• Warrant from Vermilion County, Illinois

Indiana State Police Trooper Rondell Shelton initiated a traffic stop on the pickup truck just north of S. 19th and College Avenue shortly after 5 p.m.

Further investigation revealed Hart was wanted on an active warrant out of Vermilion County, Ill., on probation violation charges. 

Sgt. Matt Ames said Hart showed signs of being under the influence and refused to submit to a certified test.

During a subsequent search of Hart’s vehicle,  paraphernalia and legend drugswere located, Ames said, noting that legend drugs are drugs that are approved by FDA and dispensed to the public only by prescription of a licensed physician.

Assisting Officers: Trooper Gerald Stump and Trooper Brad Fyfe of the Putnamville State Police Post.   

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