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Conservation Officers Use Drone to Locate Suspect in Ripley Co.

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

Photo by Indiana DNR.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - The use of technology helped apprehend a suspect in Ripley County.

On March 21, Indiana Conservation Officers assisted the Ripley County Sheriff's Office after a man violated a protective order and fled from deputies.

After a lengthy K-9 search, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone was used to locate the unconscious suspect in a nearby wooded area.

Responders were able to reach the intoxicated suspect and get him help.

The name of the suspect involved was not released.

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