TH man slapped with a slew of charges after police - action shooting

Ross/Vigo Co. Jail

By Lucy Perry 
Indiana Central News

The subject in last week's Terre Haute police -action shooting was released from the hospital yesterday and booked into the Vigo County Jail.

Jeremy R. Ross, 37, of Terre Haute, is now facing a slew of charges in connection to the incident on the city's east side, in which he allegedly brandished a handgun during a traffic stop Friday night. His charges now include two counts of attempted murder --- for the two officers conducting the traffic stop. They allege they fired their service weapons at the suspect when he displayed the gun.

Ross appeared in Vigo Superior Court 3 this morning.

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames, the suspect initially was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, (two counts) a Level 4 felony.

Additional charges filed:

• Attempted murder, (two counts), Level 1 felony
• Possession of altered handgun, Level 5 felony
• Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
• Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
• Possessing a look-a-like substance, Class C misdemeanor

Ross remains held in the jail on $150,000 bond.  
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