SPENCER CO. – Early Tuesday, Indiana State Trooper Andrew Recker attempted to stop a vehicle with a non-functioning taillight.
Trooper Recker located the vehicle at a rest stop and requested assistance from other officers. Troopers spoke to the driver, 37-year-old John Mooney, and his passenger, 33-year-old Rita Delong, both of Louisville, KY.
After a probable cause search, troopers located approximately one pound of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, a stolen firearm, and a syringe.
Mooney also showed visible signs of impairment.
Mooney and Delong were transported to the Spencer County Jail.
Mooney is facing charges of dealing meth with a firearm, possession of meth with a firearm, possession of stolen property, possession of meth, unlawful possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated and an outstanding warrant in Vanderburgh County.
Delong is facing charges of dealing meth with a firearm, possession of meth with a firearm, possession of heroin, possession of stolen property, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.
Arresting Officer – Trooper Andrew Recker.
Assisting Officers – Trooper Teresa Bowling, Trooper Andrew Jones, Trooper Jon Villanueva, and Trooper Chase Snider.
