Evansville Man Arrested after Brief Standoff
Posey County – Last night at approximately 8:55, officers with the U.S. Marshals Service, Indiana State Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11334 Lower Mt. Vernon Road, Evansville, to serve a federal arrest warrant on Travis Adams, 32. He was recently indicted in federal court for conspiracy to deal methamphetamine. Adams was standing outside his residence with his wife when officers pulled into his driveway. He immediately ran into his residence and allegedly fired at least one shot while officers were still outside. Officers immediately surrounded the residence and requested further assistance from the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team. Officers on scene were able to contact Adams on his cell phone and within 15 minutes he surrendered without further incident. He was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. Officers recovered a .38 special revolver from inside the residence. No officers were injured during this incident.
ARRESTED AND CHARGE:
• Travis Adams, 32, 11334 Lower Mt. Vernon Road, Evansville, IN
1. Federal Warrant – Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine
Investigating Agencies: U.S. Marshals Task Force (U.S. Marshals Service, Indiana State Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department)
Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Office
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