NORTH VERNON, Ind. - While investigating a theft of prescription drugs on March 14, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) identified Eric Wilson of North Vernon as the suspect.
On March 15, deputies conducted a follow-up interview with Wilson at his residence and developed enough probable cause to apply for a search warrant for the stolen property. Jennings County Circuit Court granted the warrant.
JCSO allegedly recovered the stolen property along with 36.6 grams of Methamphetamine, 43.3 grams of Marijuana, an assortment of prescription-only medications, and paraphernalia.
Eric Wilson was arrested on the preliminary charges of:
- Dealing Meth (Level 2 Felony)
- Possession of a Legend Drug (Level 6 Felony)
- Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 6 Felony)
- Theft (Misdemeanor-A0
- Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor-B)
- Possession of Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor-C)
Mayor Ferdon issues statement after tragedy
UPDATE: Conservation officers find body of missing 11-year-old in East Fork of the White River
INDOT bridge deck project on North US 31 in Columbus starts Monday
JCREMC opens spring 2026 'Operation Round-Up' grant cycle
'Pets on the Trail' Walkathon is set for April 26
