Knox County – Friday morning, February 3, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Trooper Hurley stopped a vehicle in an alley south of 14th Street and Nicholas Street in Vincennes for a driver’s license violation. As soon as the vehicle stopped, the front seat passenger opened the passenger door and fled north between two houses. The driver of the vehicle was detained.  Moments later, Vincennes Police located a male running from the traffic stop.  The male was identified as Jimmy Eaton, 47, of Vincennes. Officers received information Eaton had allegedly eaten a bag of methamphetamine while running away from the traffic stop. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. A search of a hollow book that Eaton had in the vehicle contained approximately six grams of suspected methamphetamine, five plastic bags of suspected methamphetamine, 31 small empty baggies, two scales, 10 syringes, and one pill. Eaton was treated and released from the hospital and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

The driver was cited for operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and released.

Arrested and Charges:

• Jimmy Eaton, 47, Vincennes, IN

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony

2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony

3. Possession of Syringes, Level 6 Felony

4. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor

5. Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor

6. 5 outstanding warrants

Arresting Officer: Trooper Hurley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Troopers Buchanan, Roberts, and Cummings

Assisting Agency: Vincennes Police