Submerged Vehicle Leads to Arrest of Subject Wanted on Warrant

Driver of the truck had active warrants

                                            

Harrison County – On Friday, June 28th, 2024, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch advised of a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River at the Mauckport boat ramp. 

Indiana State Police Sergeant Dustin Zehnder and Trooper Nathan Newton responded along with first responders. When first responders arrived, they located an F-150 pickup mostly submerged in the Ohio River that backed too far down the boat ramp. The driver was identified as James Schuppert of Mauckport. Officers were familiar with Schuppert and knew he had an active arrest warrant. 

Scuba Diver Trooper Dustin Whitaker assisted A-1 towing with recovering Schuppert and his vehicle. When Schuppert was back on land, he was taken into custody and transported to the Harrison County Jail for his active arrest warrant.

 Arrested and Charges from Harrison County Warrant

  • James D. Schuppert, 61, Mauckport, IN

Manufacturing Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

 Assisting Agencies - Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Harrison County EMS, Harrison County EMA, Heth Township Fire Department, Boone Township Fire Department, and A-1 Towing

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law


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