An Indiana State Police press release
Henry County – A Knightstown man was arrested early Wednesday morning after his car was stopped for a traffic violation in New Castle. At approximately 2:40 a.m., Trooper Mark Dupart was driving on 18th St. in New Castle, when a black pickup truck pulled out in front of him from Shopp Avenue. Trooper Dupart was able to avoid colliding with the pickup truck. He then initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 18th St. and Walnut St.
Trooper Dupart made contact with the driver who verbally identified himself as Garry W. Gadberry II. During the stop, Trooper Dupart detected the odor of marijuana. Senior Trooper Tom Ratliff and his K9 partner Tora were requested to assist with the stop. An open-air sniff of the vehicle was performed and Tora indicated to the presence of the odor of narcotics. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced a spoon which contained a white powder substance on it. Gadberry was also found to be in possession of a hypodermic syringe.
Gadberry was arrested and transported to the Henry County jail. He was charged with the following:
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 6 Felony
- Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Class 6 Felony
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
ISP Public Information Officer Coley McCutcheon
