MIAMI COUNTY, IN- A traffic stop on Riverside Drive in Peru resulted in the arrest of a Walton, IN man after troopers discovered drugs.
On August 9th, 2023, at approximately midnight, Trooper Andrew Baldwin stopped the driver of a maroon Ford Truck for an equipment violation near Riverside Drive and CR 50 West. Baldwin reports there were no plate lights illuminated on the vehicle.
While Baldwin spoke to the driver, Ryan Mitchell Oldaker, 42, of Walton, IN, he smelled the odor of raw marijuana coming from the Ford. This led to a search of the Ford and the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, suspected legend drug, suspected marijuana, and paraphernalia. Oldaker was arrested and taken to the Miami County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Ryan Mitchell Oldaker, 42, Walton, IN
- Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Legend Drug- Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Andrew Baldwin, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Kegan Kern, Indiana State Police
