Deceased Male Leads to Arrest of Two North Vernon Women

No foul play is suspected in the death.

Wanda Arnold and Tina Pelsor. Photos by the Jennings County Sheriff's Office.

(Jennings County, Ind.) - The Jennings County Sheriffs Office responded to a 911 call on March 11 stating that a male had passed away. 

The caller told dispatchers that she had last spoke to the male approximately 20 minutes prior to finding him deceased. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies immediately recognized that the male had been deceased longer than what the caller had stated. 

At that time, deputies made contact with the caller, Tina Pelsor, who allegedly admitted that she had not given them an accurate timeline. 

In the process of further questioning, the Pelsor allegedly admitted to methamphetamine use and that there was methamphetamine and paraphernalia in the residence.

After receiving consent to search the resident, deputies located a female hiding in a closet. The female, Wanda Arnold, was detained and it was later learned that she had an active felony warrant through Jennings County. Deputies say both Pelsor and Arnold appeared to be intoxicated during interviews. 

Cause of death is still being determined by Jennings County Coroner's Office, however no foul play is suspected. Once the search of the bedrooms was completed, Pelsor and Arnold were taken to Jennings County Jail on the following preliminary charges:

Tina Pelsor

• Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
• Failure to Report a Dead Body- A Misdemeanor
• Obstruction of Justice- Level 6 Felony
• Assisting a Criminal- Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony

Wanda Arnold 

• Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
• Failure to Report a Dead Body- A Misdemeanor Warrant for Probation Violation for Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony
• Obstruction of Justice- Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony