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Attempted traffic stops leads to high speed pursuit and the recovery of over a pound of Methamphetamine and approximately an ounce of Heroin

11/24/2020

 

Sibley Franklin

Two men were arrested Monday night after a Deputy with the Jennings County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Michael Franklin (43 of Floyd Knobs, Indiana) for a motor vehicle infraction. At approximately 8:04 P.M., a Jennings County Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle and the vehicle fled North on County Road 600 West in Spencer Township.

While in pursuit, the Deputy observed an occupant of the vehicle throw articles from the vehicle. As the pursuit continued, another Jennings County Deputy was able to successfully use a tire deflation device in the area of County Road 550 West and County Road 300 North in Geneva Township. The vehicle then attempted to elude Deputies by traveling off the roadway through a large field. The vehicle then became disabled in a large drainage ditch, where Mr. Franklin and another male subject, identified as Robert Sibley (51 of Madison, Indiana) then fled on foot. Deputies were then able to take both men into custody after a brief foot pursuit.

Deputies then went back to the area where the articles were thrown from the vehicle and found 1 pound of Methamphetamine and approximately 1 ounce of Heroin / Fentanyl. Deputies also seized over $3,000 in U.S. currency from Mr. Sibley. Both men were transported to the Jennings County Jail where they are currently being held. 

Franklin was charged with the following: Dealing Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement - Level 6 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 3 Felony, Possession of Syringe - Level 6 Felony, Possession of Marijuana - B Misdemeanor. He is being held on a 10,155 cash bond.

Sibley was charged with the following: Dealing Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement - Level 6 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 3 Felony, Possession of Syringe - Level 6 Felony, Possession of Marijuana - B Misdemeanor. He is being held on a 20,155 cash bond. Sibley's bond was doubled due to being on House arrest through Jefferson County.

Deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff's Office were assisted by Clark's Wrecker Service and Jennings County Central Dispatch.

 

 

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