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Two Indianapolis Residents Arrested on Drug Charges after Vehicle Runs Out of Gas
Yesterday, October 15th, at approximately 1:00 pm, two Indianapolis residents were arrested on numerous drug related charges after their vehicle ran out of gas on I-65 in Jackson County.
The investigation by Trooper Andrew Garrett began when he was dispatched to check on a 2008 Ford Mustang and the occupants on I-65 Northbound near the 46 mile marker. The dispatch also indicated that the driver of the vehicle was walking into traffic while indicating he needed assistance.
Upon arriving on the scene, Trp. Garrett learned that the vehicle was out of gas. Trp. Garrett observed indicators of criminal activity while speaking to the occupants. After obtaining consent to search the vehicle, Trp. Garrett located suspected cocaine, controlled substances, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
The driver of the vehicle. Benjamin R. Farr, age 35, Indianapolis, Indiana and passenger, Daniel M. Pryor, age 25, Indianapolis, Indiana were both arrested on charges of Dealing Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
They were both transported to the Jackson County jail where they were remanded to the custody of the jail staff pending their initial appearances in the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Attached: Arrest Photo of Benjamin Farr
Arrest Photo of Daniel Pryor
-30- SGT. STEPHEN WHEELES
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
  
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