GRANT CO. – Wednesday night, November 15, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Gas City Police Department, and Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-69 (NB) near the 263-mile marker, Marion, IN.
Trooper James Wilkison arrived on the scene and located the driver, Maiazah Z. Wright, 26, Gas City, IN. During the crash investigation, suspected marijuana, paraphernalia, and approximately 87 pills were located. The pills field-tested positive for fentanyl and had a preliminary weight of over 10 grams.
Wright was transported by EMS to a local hospital for medical clearance. Wright was ultimately arrested upon being released from the hospital and remanded to the Grant County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
Maiazah Z. Wright, 26, of Gas City, IN
- Dealing in a Narcotic Drug- Level 2 Felony
- Possession of a Narcotic Drug- Level 4 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
Trooper Wilkison was assisted on scene by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Gas City Police Department, Grant County EMS, Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department, Upland Volunteer Fire Department, Matthew’s Volunteer Fire Department, and Page’s Towing.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
