ANONYMOUS TIP LEADS TO NARCOTICS AND FIREARMS ARREST

Joshua E. Norman, 43, of Jasper is charged with: 

Possession of Methamphetamine, level 5 felony  

Possession of a Controlled Substance with Enhancing Circumstance, level 6 felony  

Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor 

Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor 

On Friday, September 6, Narcotics Detectives received information through the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office mobile app tip line of a male subject possessing methamphetamine, psychedelic mushrooms, marijuana and firearms inside his Jasper residence. On Tuesday, September 10 th , Narcotics Detectives went to the residence to speak with the male subject, Joshua E. Norman. Upon their arrival, Detectives knocked on the front door and observed a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from inside the residence. After no answer at the front door, detectives walked to the back of the residence. While walking to the back of the residence, detectives passed a window AC unit, where they observed the odor of raw marijuana coming from the exhaust of the unit. As Detectives applied for a search warrant through the Dubois County Superior Court, Joshua arrived home. A short time later, the search warrant was granted and executed. During a search of the residence, detectives located 4.3 grams of methamphetamine, 15.3 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, 52.5 grams of marijuana, miscellaneous items containing THC, multiple items of paraphernalia containing indicators of narcotics use, and several firearms. All items were seized and secured for evidence. Joshua E. Norman was transported to the Dubois County Security Center where he is being housed on the above offenses. A $2,500 bond has been set by the Dubois County Superior Court.