Indianapolis man arrested on fraud charges

GIBSON CO. – On Tuesday, April 25, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office responded to Fifth Third Bank in Haubstadt after bank employees suspected a person inside the bank was attempting to withdraw money fraudulently.

When troopers and detectives arrived, they identified the suspect as Joshua Cantrell, 40, of Indianapolis. Further investigation revealed Cantrell was allegedly using fraudulent identification and attempting to withdraw funds from an unauthorized account.

Joshua Cantrell

Cantrell was also in possession of a THC vape cartridge. He was arrested on charges of fraud, identity deception, forgery, and possession of marijuana and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Investigating Officer: Detective W. Campbell, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Sergeant Detective B. Chandler, Master Trooper M. Finney, and Lieutenant B. Bailey, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Gibson County Sheriff’s Office