North Vernon Police bust Indy man for meth dealing, possession

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - North Vernon Police officers conducted a complex narcotics operation that resulted in the arrest of James Wade Baker of Indianapolis on Thursday, June 18.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., Baker was taken into custody following a narcotics investigation targeting the distribution of methamphetamine.

During the operation, Baker allegedly attempted to flee in a vehicle and resist law enforcement officers before being apprehended.

Baker was arrested on preliminary charges of:

Dealing in Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine
Obstruction of Justice
Resisting Law Enforcement (Vehicle Flight)
Resisting Law Enforcement
Driving While Suspended Prior
Possession of Paraphernalia

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North Vernon Police bust Indy man for meth dealing, possession

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