ANDERSON, Ind. — A juvenile who was reportedly found with fentanyl and firearms was taken into custody on Monday, April 24, after fleeing from Indiana State Police in Anderson.
Around 10:15 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Pendleton District were patrolling the area of 13th and Forkner streets in Anderson.
A trooper allegedly noticed a black Dodge Charger with an expired license plate and stopped it.
As soon as the trooper activated his lights, the trooper claims the driver of the Dodge got out of the car and ran. The car was left in gear and continued rolling down the roadway, according to police.
The front seat passenger then got behind the wheel and tried to escape, police said. During the pursuit, the Dodge entered an apartment complex and came to a dead end. The second driver then tried to run, according to police.
The trooper was able to take the juvenile into custody, with the assistance of officers from the Anderson Police Department.
A search of the Dodge Charger revealed approximately 67 grams of fentanyl pills, along with a loaded 5.56 caliber semi-automatic rifle with a 45-round magazine and a loaded .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
The investigation is ongoing.
