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Ft.Wayne Man Arrested For Possession

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 5:56 AM

By John I Wallace Madison Police Chief

Traffic Stop led to Arrest

                                    youngblood(JCJ)

Wednesday, Madison Police Patrolman Curtis Shelpman executed a traffic stop in the 100 block of Clifty Drive for a traffic infraction.  The driver of the Dodge truck was identified as Maurice Youngblood 55, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  

A check of Youngblood's driving status revealed his privileges to drive in Indiana had been suspended.  During the subsequent search of Youngblood's vehicle, a white substance was located, which field tested positive as methamphetamine.  

Maurice Youngblood was arrested and faces a preliminary alleged charge possession of methamphetamine L-6 felony.  Youngblood has the presumption of innocence until otherwise proven guilty.  Shelpman was assisted by Patrolman Trent Smith and Lieutenant Season Jackson.  

 

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