Gun, Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

(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

Events

Traffic Impacts for I-71 Widening Projects

Beginning Sunday, April 26.

UPDATE: Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Interstate 75 Collision

The incident took place early Monday morning.

Master Trooper Daniel Elmore Receives Life Saving Award

The award recognizes his actions on July 4, 2025, in Decatur County.

ORVC Names Top Performers for April 13-18

Eight earned weekly honors, while several others were recognized.

Local Sports Report - April 21, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Field Dedication Ceremony Set for Wednesday at South Ripley High School

A baseball and softball doubleheader will follow the ceremony.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Ty Herndon - What Mattered Most

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 2:00
Kane Brown Heaven 1:57
Jordan Foster They All Do 1:52
Martina McBride Blessed 1:48