On Tuesday May 12th at approx. 6:30 pm , the Starke County 911 Dispatch Center received a call stating two males were trespassing on the caller’s property.
Detective Sergeant Adam Gray went to the area of 200 S and Toto Road and found two males crouched down in a wooded area behind a pole barn.
After a brief investigation it was found that one of the suspects had an outstanding felony warrant and that both suspects were in possession of Methamphetamine, Paraphernalia and Controlled Substance. Both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Starke County Jail and booked on the following charges.
James Messer 34, of Knox who police have been looking for since he called in an active meth lab on May 5th in a basement but fled the scene before police arrived was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant plus, Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia and Trespass.
Robert Moe 22 of Culver was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Trespass.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Knox Police Department.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
