Two Men Arrested On Drug Charges
Press Release
PERU — Two men were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Miami County.
At about 9:50 p.m. Sunday, March 21, a traffic stop by Indiana State Police Trooper Andrew Baldwin resulted in the arrests of Dennis Schroder, 58, Star City; and Gary Gagnon, 46, Akron.
Baldwin was on routine patrol when he saw a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck make an unsafe lane movement on US 31 near Miami CR 200N.
Baldwin stopped the Chevrolet, which was driven by Schroder. During the traffic stop, it was revealed that Schroder and Gagnon, a passenger in the truck, were both wanted on arrest warrants. Schroder had arrest warrants issued from Pulaski County for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Gagnon had arrest warrants from Fulton County for delinquent child support and disorderly conduct.
Further investigation led to a search of the pickup. During the search, officers allegedly found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Gagnon and Schroder were both taken to the Miami County Jail. In addition to their arrest warrants, Schroder faces charges for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Gagnon faces an additional charge for possession of paraphernalia.
Eric Day, 52, Warsaw, a third occupant of the Chevrolet, was issued a summons to appear for possession of paraphernalia.
Baldwin was assisted by Trooper Chad Babbs, Trooper Dakota Anderson and Miami County Sheriff’s Officer James Bean.