Cloverdale, IN – Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a gold Chevrolet Equinox on Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for a traffic violation of following too close. The driver was identified as Joshua Gomez, 21, San Diego, CA. During a conversation with Gomez, the trooper observed criminal indicators.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s office was requested for assistance with a canine. Upon the unit’s arrival and during the traffic stop, the canine gave an alert to the officers of an indication of an illegal substance. A subsequent search of the vehicle discovered that Gomez was transporting approximately 6.2 pounds of heroin concealed in the vehicle.
The estimated street value of the heroin is $225,000 and was being transported from California to Ohio.
Joshua Gomez was transported to the Putnam County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Joshua Gomez, 21, San Diego, California
- Dealing Heroin Level 2 Felony
- Possession of Heroin Level 3 Felony
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
