BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Two individuals are facing drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Bartholomew County early on the morning of January 2. The arrests occurred after a deputy pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 65 for an obstructed license plate and erratic driving.
According to the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle, driven by 59-year-old Paul Crank of Indianapolis, was initially observed crossing the centerline as it traveled northbound just before 1 a.m. A deputy initiated the traffic stop, and Crank reportedly gave a false name to officers, claiming he was having a panic attack and requesting an ambulance.
Upon searching the vehicle, deputies found syringes in Crank’s backpack.
A female passenger in the vehicle, 32-year-old Kayla Flynn of Bloomington, also claimed to be experiencing a panic attack and requested medical attention. At the hospital, Flynn admitted to carrying drugs. Further investigation revealed she had 34 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, prescription pills, marijuana, and a counterfeit $100 bill.
Flynn now faces charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and counterfeiting.
Crank is facing multiple drug and identity-related charges, including preliminary charges of making a false identity statement, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, as well as an out-of-county warrant.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
