Man arrested in Elkhart drugs-for-gas deal attemptSBT24/7 News ReportELKHART, Ind. — Elkhart authorities arrested a Mishawaka man Friday after he tried to put gas in the tank by trading prescription drugs to the attendant. About 10 p.m., police were called to the Martin's Super Market in the 1200 block of North Nappanee Street after the man pushed a van up to the gas pumps, approached the clerk and offered to trade a Xanax tablet for gasoline. The clerk turned down the popular anti-anxiety tablet and notified store security, who called Elkhart police to the scene. When the 31-year-old man was confronted, he admitted to trying to make the trade, police said. The man was arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Tuesday, Jul 1 at 6:40 AM Anonymous wrote ...Well Betty your admission to drinking explains your incoherent rambling. Tuesday, Jul 1 at 6:20 AM Anonymous wrote ...Cheri you are not alone. Jesus loved the poor and accosted the rich and arrogant. Tuesday, Jul 1 at 12:03 AM Mom in Granger wrote ...Well, I personally feel sorry for this guy. Obviously he is broke, like many of us. I agree with some here saying at least he didn't try and steal the gas, and even then, I would feel sorry for him. If the truth be known, he might be possibly working a full time job, but you know, by the time you pay the bills, especially those outrageous utility bills, buy some food, there is NO money left anymore. There will be more and more of this in the future!!! Boy, don't we just LOVE America???????? yay! Monday, Jun 30 at 10:56 PM betty wrote ...i been drinking a little tonight but even that aint going to work for me they got money for a reason its like if i didnt have no money i wouldnt go there and say oh hey i got no money but look heres a nice chicken that aught to cover the tab things dont work that way and who wants there gas store full of chickens youd be oh you got ten gallons here take a free chicken just to get rid of them all its the same thing really except chickens aint illegal to sell to noone i dont think. Monday, Jun 30 at 8:23 PM Cheri wrote ...I hope that if you're ever down and out others will be more compassionate to you than you are to this fellow. Yes, he was foolish. We all agree to that. It appears he was desperate. We may all be in his shoes soon. I worry for his future and his family if he has one. Now what? I have seen how the privileged youth of today are ready to discount need. Maybe that applies to some of you...maybe not. I prefer to help my fellow man. I give to the food bank. Is that a bad thing too? Monday, Jun 30 at 4:58 PM In St. Joe wrote ...I come to read the news and once in a while end up reading the comments. I can't believe how many feel this guys is pitaful who tried to trade his pill for gas??? Now it's our governments fault??? WSBT is at fault for reporting NEWS?? Get a grip people, the guy was an idiot regadless of how much he needed gas. Did he ask if he could work for the gas? Who's at fault for that? Monday, Jun 30 at 3:34 PM Anonymous wrote ...Not everyone was in the gifted class. Monday, Jun 30 at 1:25 PM Elkhart wrote ...Oh sorry! I guess that is really funny that someone was so desperate as to exchange meds for gas. You are right about one though. We are losing everything we have all worked hard for while our delightful president has that dumb stupid look on his face 24/7! Monday, Jun 30 at 12:36 PM KY wrote ...People are getting desperate. I can't blame him. Monday, Jun 30 at 11:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...Sorry, "Elkhart". There's a lot of us in South Bend that don't have lives, and the few possessions we have are about to be taxed away by our local government. We find extreme humor in these comments, and it's all that keeps us going. Please don't take it away from us. Monday, Jun 30 at 10:47 AM Elkhart wrote ...Why are people so rude and heartless when it comes to reponding. How do you know he is a drug addict? Are you assuming? Maybe he has anxiety. You know there are people who do. Maybe he lost a job or can't find one and needs on badly. Can you only find something negagive to say. It is people like you that give good caring people a bad name. You should really keep your nasty comments to yourself. No one here is interested in what you have to say. Monday, Jun 30 at 10:46 AM double daryll wrote ...HEADLINE NEWS ONCE AGAIN,GREAT JOB SBT YOU CRACKED YET ANOTHER CASE,DID THEY TOW HIS VAN FROM THE SCENE TO ADD TO HIS PROBLEMS,HEY LETS SEARCH HIS HOUSE FOR COLD TABLETS AND BRING ON MORE CHARGES!! ??GIVE HIM 30 YEARS AND ON TO THE NEXT CASE Monday, Jun 30 at 10:27 AM Anonymous wrote ...maybe if the addict wasn"t hooked on prescription drugs like 50% of the US his first priority would of been buying gas, Not a buzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Monday, Jun 30 at 8:43 AM big deal out of nothing wrote ...This guy probably lost his job or doesn't have money to get to his job. That attendant should've just made the trade instead of making a federal case out of it. Sheesh, how rude! Monday, Jun 30 at 8:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...The man sounded pretty desperate. I hope after this is all over, things for him turn around for the better. But sadly were probably going to hear more of this, as this country is steadily going into the crapper. Monday, Jun 30 at 7:10 AM Linda wrote ...Its really a sad situation. While I am not condoning gas/drug trade, at least he didn't steal the gas literally. Things need to change in this country and fast. So many losing jobs and just surviving all of this is scary. I wish I had been at that gas station. I would have helped him out with a little gas. We are supposed to try and help our fellow man when we can. Sunday, Jun 29 at 10:39 PM Lori wrote ...I guess I am naive on prescription drug street prices. One Xanax is worth $50, the same as a tank of gas? Sunday, Jun 29 at 10:20 PM Cheri wrote ...Let me put it this way Cori. I wish the gentleman had approached me. I would have given him $20 worth of gas and wished him a good day. I am sorry you are so jaded. I cannot imagine that you would feel the same way if a starving man stole some bread. As Jake said, the man did not steal the gas. He probably would have been better off. He probably would have gotten away with it. He was trying to "pay" his way. Since I am 60, I would be surprised if I could "grow up" much more! Sunday, Jun 29 at 9:54 PM Cori wrote ...Cheri believes the man shouldn't be arrested for breaking the law? Grow up! Sunday, Jun 29 at 9:25 PM Jake wrote ...My goodness, I came out a bit ripe on that one. I'm still getting the hang of web paging and i guess my chop and paste got away from me. I meant to say I guess it's good the guy was willing to trade rather than just steal stuff like some folks. My brother takes drugs for his gas, but he never tried selling them to anyone. Sure sorry about any confusion that might have caused. God love you. Sunday, Jun 29 at 8:05 PM Cheri wrote ...I am heartbroken. Here is a man that probably needs the Xanax as well as the gas. I understand he did a stupid thing but we are in such a mess in the US! I have no idea how the majority of Americans are suppose to even get to work with these outrageous gas prices! We have gas reserves and we arrest this poor man? Let's arrest the government for mismanaging OUR resources!!! Sunday, Jun 29 at 1:19 PM seriously wrote ...Hey Jake, there is a huge black market for most prescription drugs. They are good for those that need help with certian problems. But for others taking them is no different than smoking weed, crack, or doing various other illegal drugs. Its all about that high. Dude probly had a few pills but didnt want to leave himself short. Guess its better than trying to steal or rob someone for the gas, I agree with you. Sunday, Jun 29 at 9:39 AM Disturbed wrote ...Well he didn't get the gas, but still got a free ride..to jail lol Sunday, Jun 29 at 9:27 AM Jake wrote ...My brother takes drugs for I guess it's good the guy was willing to trade rather than just steal stuff like some folks. his gas, but he never tried selling them to anyone. I'd be surprised if there was a market for such things. Of course, I was surprised when he started taking them, too. Surprised and relieved. Makes the family get-togethers a lot less awkward. Add a commentMost Popular |
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Wednesday, Jul 2 at 11:00 AM James wrote ...
To the MOM in Granger how dare you blame America!! Its not her fault, this is still a bless'd Country. All want to be here, and none want to leave. God Bless the U.S. 400 Billion to Illegals- What the!!