PERU, IN – Wednesday, a report of a fight and alleged drug use at 162 East Fifth Street, Peru, IN resulted in Stephen R. Baber, 31, Peru, IN being arrested for burglary, possession of cocaine, possession of a syringe, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wednesday at approximately 9:31 a.m., officers from the Peru Police Department and Indiana State Police Trooper Steven Glass responded to a reported fight and drug use at a home that was supposed to be vacant home at 162 East Fifth Street, Peru, IN. When officers arrived, they purportedly found Baber inside an unattached garage.
The owner of the property told officers that no one had permission to be there. Baber was the only one located.
During a search of the garage, officers purportedly found cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and numerous syringes. Some of the syringes were loaded with an unknown substance that will be tested at an Indiana State Police laboratory.
