K9 officer Zen. Washington Police Department photo

WASHINGTON – On May 20, 2023, at approximately 01:45 AM, Washington Police Department’s 3rd shift Captain conducted a traffic stop on East National Highway for a traffic violation. During the stop, WPD K9 Fen was utilized to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle and showed a positive indication to the presence of the odor of illegal Narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, Officers reported locating approximately 27 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Paraphernalia. As a result, 29 year old Joshua Kyle Graber was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia. Assisting on the traffic stop was the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.

In April of 2023, Detectives/Officers with the WPD & DEA Task Force began a Narcotics investigation after receiving information about suspected Methamphetamine distribution taking place on East Flora Street near W.C. Schools. As a result, Deputies with the DCSO assisted Detectives in conducting a traffic stop on 47 year old Jon Grunwell. During the stop, WPD K9 Fen was again utilized to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle and showed a positive indication to the presence of the odor of illegal Narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, Officers reported locating approximately 447 grams of suspected Methamphetamine and approximately 137 grams of Marijuana. Grunwell was arrested on charges of Dealing Methamphetamine.

A Search Warrant was also served at the residence on East Flora by Officers with the WPD ERT & DCSO. Officers reported locating additional Methamphetamine, two handguns, Marijuana, Controlled Substance prescription pills, syringes, paraphernalia, and items related to Narcotics distribution. Assisting throughout the investigation was the DCSO, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office.

The two incidents are not related, according to a release from the Washington Police Department.