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Demotte man arrested after getting narcotics in the mail

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) – The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Demotte man for possession of cocaine after investigating him for receiving narcotics in the mail.

Authorities said around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, there was a report of a suspicious package addressed to 53-year-old Ted Poxon.

A narcotics K-9 flagged the package.

Around 30 minutes later, Poxon came to pick up the delivery and was arrested.

Poxon was taken to the Jasper County Jail but has since posted bond.