Community Tips Lead to Arrest for Meth and Stolen Handgun
Vigo County—This morning at 11:30, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Unit descended upon a residence at 8955 North Libertyville Place, West Terre Haute, to investigate community tips alleging possibly methamphetamine activity at the home.
During the investigation, troopers discovered what is believed to be evidence of a prior meth lab, approximately one gram of suspected methamphetamine, approximately eight grams of suspected bath salts, and a .45 caliber American Tactical semi-auto handgun reported stolen October 2015 to the Terre Haute Police Department.
Arrested: Norman L. Shank, age 53, of the address.
Incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail
Charges: Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of A Look a Like Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Receiving Stolen Property, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The case was investigated by ISP Meth Suppression Troopers Shilo Raulston, B. J. Patterson, and Adam Edwards. Assisting were ISP Troopers Ted Robertson and Justin Bell.
Anyone wishing to report suspected methamphetamine activity can do so by calling the Putnamville Post at 765-653-4114. Callers can remain anonymous.
Attached pictures are related to this case.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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