Posey County Fugitive Arrested after Brief Standoff
Posey County – Thursday night, August 20, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force received information that Lonnie Eagleson, 33, was staying at a residence located at 8521 SR 66 in Blairsville. Felony arrest warrants out of Posey County were issued for his arrest earlier this month. Indiana State Police and sheriff’s deputies from Posey and Vanderburgh Counties also responded to assist. Officers arrived at the residence at approximately 10:30, but Eagleson barricaded himself in the attic and refused to exit. Several attempts were made to get Eagleson to exit the residence, but he refused. Eagleson was taken into custody approximately 20 minutes later after a Vanderburgh County K-9 was deployed into the attic. Eagleson was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he was treated and released for a dog bite. He is currently being held without bond in the Posey County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
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Lonnie L. Eagleson II, 33, of 8521 SR 66, Blairsville, IN
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Contempt of Court (Failure to Appear) for Possession of Meth (Warrant)
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Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Warrant)
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Driving While Suspended (Warrant)
Agencies Involved: U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Indiana State Police, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department and Posey County Sheriff’s Department
Vanderburgh County K-9 Officer Bryan Bishop and his K-9, Bosko
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