Shipshewana Man Arrested After Allegedly Found In Possession Of Meth, Fentanyl
Staff Report
OSWEGO — A Shipshewana man was arrested last month after a NET43 tip led police to a laundromat in Oswego.
Jared Marc Borkholder, 35, 7635 W. CR 370N, Shipshewana, is charged with possession with intent to deliver a narcotic drug enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony; possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, a level 4 felony; carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Oct. 10, a Pierceton Police officer was contacted by a member of NET43 who provided information that Borkholder was at a laundromat in Oswego where it was rumored that he may be selling illegal drugs. Information received stated that Borkholder was driving a red Chevrolet passenger car. Police confirmed that Borkholder has active felony warrants out of Allen County.
The officer found the red Chevrolet backed up to the laundromat, pulled his police vehicle directly in front of the Chevrolet and activated the emergency lights on the patrol vehicle. The person in the Chevrolet, later identified as Borkholder, attempted to drive away, but the vehicle engine died.
The officer drew his service weapon and commanded Borkholder to keep his hands out in the open and remain in the vehicle.
Borkholder then opened the car door and began to run, ignoring the officer’s commands to stop.
Eventually, Borkholder fell to the ground and was ordered to stay on the ground and show his hands, which he complied with. A search of Borkholder’s person revealed two zip-top bags containing a substance that later tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.
The red Chevrolet was searched and a 9 mm handgun was found in the driver’s door pocket. In the same location as the gun, police found a black case that contained several bags, including one that weighed 3.84 grams and tested positive for the presence of amphetamine.
Police also found four bags containing a powder weighing 2.23 grams that tested positive for the presence of fentanyl. In the front passenger area, police found a green container with residue and a measuring spoon, numerous empty bags and a 4 mg.nasal spray dose of Narcan.
In the back seat of the vehicle, police found a backpack which contained a black scale with methamphetamine residue, a loaded 9 mm firearm magazine, seven loose 9 mm rounds and a glass smoking device.
Borkholder was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on Oct. 11 on a $25,250 surety and cash bond.