MAUCKPORT – On Friday, June 28, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch advised of a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River at the Mauckport boat ramp.
Indiana State Police Jasper Post Sergeant Dustin Zehnder and Trooper Nathan Newton responded along with other first responders. When they arrived, they located an F-150 pickup mostly submerged in the Ohio River that had backed too far down the boat ramp.
The driver was identified as James Schuppert of Mauckport. Officers were familiar with Schuppert and knew he had an active arrest warrant.
Scuba Diver Trooper Dustin Whitaker assisted A-1 towing with recovering Schuppert and his vehicle. When Schuppert was back on land, he was taken into custody and transported to the Harrison County Jail on a warrant charging him with manufacturing and possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Arresting Officer – Trooper Dustin Whitaker
Assisting Officers – Sergeant Dustin Zehnder and Trooper Nathaniel Newton
Assisting Agencies – Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Harrison County EMS, Harrison County EMA, Heth Township Fire Department, Boone Township Fire Department, and A-1 Towing
