Stolen Catalytic Converter and Methamphetamine located during traffic stop

Driving with a suspended Indiana Operator’s license

(Jennings Co Jail Photo)

On June 21, 2021 at approximately 6:46 p.m. Deputy Thomas Mellencamp initiated a traffic stop in Geneva Township on a Green Chevrolet Blazer for a traffic violation. The Blazer was driven by Travis Groce (40 of Butlerville). During the course of the traffic stop, Deputy Mellencamp learned that Mr. Groce was driving with a suspended Indiana Operator’s license. During a search of the vehicle, Deputies located a stolen Catalytic Converter, tools commonly used to steal catalytic converters and well as Methamphetamine.

Travis Groce was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jennings County Jail and is currently being held on a $3,155 bond on the following preliminary charges:

Theft of Precious Metals- Level 5 Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony

Driving While Suspended-Prior Conviction- Class A Misdemeanor