JACKSON COUNTY — Two Indianapolis residents were arrested at 1 p.m. Tuesday on I-65 in Jackson County on numerous drug-related charges after their vehicle ran out of gas on I-65 in Jackson County.
The investigation by Trooper Andrew Garrett began when he was dispatched to check on a 2008 Ford Mustang and the occupants on I-65 Northbound near the 46 mile marker. The dispatch also indicated that the driver of the vehicle was walking into traffic while indicating he needed assistance.
Upon arriving on the scene, Garrett learned that the vehicle was out of gas. Garrett observed indicators of criminal activity while speaking to the occupants, said Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, Indiana State Police spokesman.
After obtaining consent to search the vehicle, Garrett located suspected cocaine, controlled substances, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, Wheeles said.
The driver of the vehicle. Benjamin R. Farr, 35, Indianapolis, and passenger, Daniel M. Pryor, 25, Indianapolis, were arrested on charges of dealing in cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
They were transported to the Jackson County Jail, Wheeles said.
