Clay County – May 24, 2020, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Master Trooper Todd Brown was patrolling on Interstate 70 near the 19-mile marker, when he stopped a 1997 Ford pickup truck for the driver failing to wear a seatbelt and failing to display a registration plate. The driver was identified as Jon D. Pastorius, age 29, of Brazil, Indiana. Criminal activity was detected, and a free air sniff was conducted by Trooper Kyle Halls’ K-9, Barker. Barker generated a positive indication for the presence of narcotics. During the vehicle search it was discovered that Pastorius had methamphetamine and 43 hypodermic syringes in his possession. A driver’s license check revealed that Pastorius was also a habitual traffic violator. Pastorius was arrested and taken to the Clay County Jail where he is currently being detained.
Arrested and Charges: Jon D. Pastorius, 29, Brazil
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony 6
- Possession of Hypodermic Syringes, Felony 6
- Habitual Traffic Violator, Felony 6
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
