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ISP: Expired Plates Leads to Discovery of Methamphetamine and Cocaine

Posted Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 12:22 PM

Vigo County - At approximately 4:55 p.m., on November 9, 2022, Trooper Gerald Stump was patrolling near 2nd Avenue and North 24th, when he stopped a vehicle for an expired license plate. The driver was identified as Thomas Boatman, age 51, of Clinton. Suspicious activity was detected, and a search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search of Boatman’s vehicle, Trooper Stump located marijuana, paraphernalia, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Boatman was taken into custody and transported to the Vigo County Jail, where he is currently being detained.

A passenger in the vehicle, Eric Wise, age 47, of Terre Haute was also taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine.

Arrested and Charges: Thomas Boatman, 51, Clinton

Possession of Methamphetamine prior conviction, Felony 5
Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony 6
Possession of Cocaine, Felony 6
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

Eric Wise, 47, Terre Haute

Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony 6

Assisting Officers: Trooper Daniel VanDuyn and William Clark of the Putnamville State Police Post.

Photo: Thomas Boatman and Eric Wise.

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