В штате Индиана задержали мужчину с более чем 30 граммами метамфетамина в ботинке

More than 30 grams of meth found in boot By Lynn Thompson [email protected] LynnThompson Author email Updated 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save ANGOLA — A good Samaritan tried to help a man out with a free meal on a hot day and never knew the guy had enough ice in his boot to pay for everyone else’s food.Dale E. Swonger, 29, of the 1100 block of C.R. 60, Garrett, was arrested in the 3800 block of North Bay View Road on a Level 6 felony fugitive warrant and then charged with Level 2 felony dealing methamphetamine.The probable cause affidavit filed in Steuben Superior Court states that at 3:12 p.m. Sept. 2, deputies were dispatched to 4 Korners, 3885 North Bay View Road, for a well-being check on Swonger.The caller said he saw Swonger walking down the road, gave him a ride to the restaurant and paid for his meal because it was so hot, but then Swonger refused to leave claiming he was waiting for another ride.He was still inside the air conditioned building and when deputies arrived, and started sweating profusely, according to court documents. Deputies offered him a ride and made small talk while dispatchers did a background check, which made him more nervous.When dispatchers reported Swonger had an active warrant for a parole violation and deputies made an arrest, Swonger asked to go to the bathroom to throw up. They put him in handcuffs and walked him outside instead. As they did he shouted “My life is over!” court records said.At the cruiser, Swonger allegedly told deputies “I have meth in my boot, like a lot of meth.” When deputies found that along with a digital scale in his pants pocket he said “I’m going to jail for the rest of my life.”Total weight of the suspected meth was 30.23 grams. If convicted, Swonger faces a maximum 30-year prison sentence. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Tags Methamphetamine Crime LynnThompson Author email Recommended for you (0) comments Welcome to the discussion. Log In Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. Post a comment Watch this discussion. Stop watching this discussion. Submit Your News We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Latest News CBO can't estimate savings in Paul's cost-cutter bonus bill U.S. House has one week to reauthorize highway funding before it expires Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation Tiffany's 4-seat plane makes emergency water landing near Wausau 15 soul-warming recipes for slowing down after a long day 13 baked casserole picks worth making when you want the house to smell like effort Hornet girls win NECC Tournament Prep Soccer Roundup: Warrior girls win sectional final rematch Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesAuburn Plan Commission grants requestsDeKalb High School announces 2026-27 high school theater seasonpolice blotterAccused official challenges former investigator's credibilityMore than 30 grams of meth found in bootNew Keith Busse Parkway to serve as Trine's west entranceGrabill man injured in car-cycle crashTwo people injured in Thursday crashOfficer grapples to keep suspect from knifeLocal police officers make several arrests Images Videos CommentedVote no on the Steuben County asino: Protect our lakes, families and way of life (1) Latest e-Edition The Herald Republican To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Online Poll Should Indiana hike its cigarette tax from 99.5 cents per pack? You voted: Stocks Market Data by TradingView 75° Sunny Angola, IN (46703) Today A few showers early with clear skies overnight. Low near 45F. NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight A few showers early with clear skies overnight. Low near 45F. NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Updated: September 13, 2026 @ 3:50 pm Full Forecast Facebook Twitter YouTube