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Two Arrested In Connersville

Connersville – Two traffic stops in the Connersville area yesterday netted two separate felony arrests for Possession of Heroin. Yesterday around 3 p.m. Trooper Steve Tipton stopped a south bound blue Pontiac Vibe on Waterloo Road, just south of CR 440 N. for exceeding the posted 40 M.P.H. speed limit.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Officer Leonard Baker was nearby and came to assist. After a K-9 search of the vehicle, the driver, Chandler R. Fosnight, age 23 of Connersville, was found to be in possession of Heroin, Level 6 Felony.  He was also charged with Conspiracy to Deal, Level 6 Felony, and lodged in the Fayette County Jail.

Then around 7 p.m. Trooper Andrew Taylor stopped a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado on 30^th St. at Park Rd., in Connersville, for exceeding the 30 M.P.H. speed limit.  Connersville Police Department K-9 Officer Chris Scott was nearby and came to assist Taylor. 

After an exterior search of the truck by Officer Scott’s K-9 partner, a passenger in the truck, Ernest Chasteen, age 36 of Connersville, was arrested for Level 6 Felony Conspiracy to Deal a Narcotic, and Level 6 Felony Possession of Heroin. He was lodged in the Fayette County Jail.

Anyone with information about illegal drug use is encouraged to call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous. Residents in Fayette County may call the Task Force Connersville at 765-821-2227, or email tips to [email protected].

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law