Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 41°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Gun, Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 6:29 AM

(Batesville, Ind.) - Indiana State troopers have arrested a Ripley County man for possessing two things he shouldn't have.

Adam J. Jones, 26, of Holton, was stopped for a traffic violation on State Road 46 in Batesville Monday afternoon.

A search of his car turned up a handgun which Jones did not have a permit for. Troopers then found a small amount of heroin and hypodermic needles on him.

Jones was arrested and taken to the Ripley County Jail. He is charged with Possession of a Narcotic Drug while in Possession of a Firearm (Class C Felony), Possession of a Hypodermic Needle (Class D Felony), and Possession of a Handgun without a Permit (Class A Misdemeanor).

More from Local News

BCSC Seeks Community Input During Superintendent Search Process

Current Superintendent Paul Ketcham is leaving in January to join the Indiana Department of Education.
INDOT Announces Stateline Road Intersection Improvement Project

The project will require a full closure of Stateline Road.
Landscape Students Plant Trees at North Dearborn Community Park

Nineteen ECHS students helped with the project.
Gov. Braun Issues Available SNAP Benefits

The State is prepared to distribute full amount once made available.
Longtime Optometrist, Community Supporter Passes Away

Our condolences to the Burton family and the Aurora community.
South Dearborn Basketball Teams Help Ready Recycling Center for Christmas Giveaway

The Christmas Giveaway happens December 6.

Crunch Time

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Veteran’s Day Lunch
Free Veteran’s Day Lunch for all veterans and first responders. Guest’s lunch is $8. Nov. 11, 2025 from 11:00 to 2:00 at Aurora Eagles, 101 3rd St, Aurora, IN.
Nov 11, 2025 at Aurora Eagles
Veterans Event
Veterans breakfast
Nov 11, 2025 at Rising Sun High School
Veterans Day Program
Program for Veterans
Nov 11, 2025 at Switzerland County High School

BCSC Seeks Community Input During Superintendent Search Process

Current Superintendent Paul Ketcham is leaving in January to join the Indiana Department of Education.

INDOT Announces Stateline Road Intersection Improvement Project

The project will require a full closure of Stateline Road.

Landscape Students Plant Trees at North Dearborn Community Park

Nineteen ECHS students helped with the project.

L'Burg's LaBazzo, Oldenburg's Niese Among All-State Honorees

The ISCA have announced their 2025 Boys and Girls Soccer All-State Teams.

SEI Soccer Players Earn Academic All-State Honors

A long list of local student athletes earned the recognition.

South Dearborn's First-Ever Girls Wrestling Team Off to Great Start

The Lady Knights had an awesome showing at the Monroe Central Invitational.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Kenny Chesney - Take Her Home

Dixie Chicks Cowboy Take Me Away 16:52

John Michael Montgomery Life's A Dance 16:45

Keith Urban You Look Good In My Shirt 16:42

Sawyer Brown Dirt Road 16:39