Monroe County, IN – Deputies in Monroe County arrested a 24-year-old Oaktown man early Saturday after a traffic stop revealed a stolen truck, multiple drugs, and firearms, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, deputies stopped a 2005 red Ford F250 displaying a stolen license plate from Sullivan County, Indiana. During the investigation, Dawson Kelm, 24, was detained. Deputies allegedly found a firearm on Kelm and later conducted a K-9 air sniff with K-9 Figo, who alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.
According to authorities, the search uncovered several controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, alprazolam pills, and acetaminophen-hydrochloride pills, along with another firearm.
Kelm was arrested on multiple felony charges, including possession and dealing of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug, unlawful carrying of a handgun, identity deception, and driving while suspended. Deputies emphasized that all charges are accusations and that Kelm is innocent until proven guilty.
Officials praised K-9 Figo and his handler for their role in the investigation, crediting the free air sniff with helping locate the drugs and weapons.
This case remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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