St. Paul Man Facing Gun, Drug Charges

The charges stem from an attempted burglary.

Matthew Boggs. Photo via the Jennings County Sheriff's Office.

(Jennings County, Ind.) - On May 22, deputies from the Jennings County Sheriff's Office responded to an address in Butlerville in reference to an attempted burglary.

While at this address, deputies observed numerous subjects at the address across the road which was the residence of a male who had an active warrant. deputies went to the address next door in attempt to serve that warrant. Immediately upon deputies' arrival, a male fled from the driveway on foot.

Deputies began pursuing the subject around the back of the residence. While the male was running, deputies observed the male attempting to retrieve a firearm from a holster on his waistband.

During a struggle the male attempted to swallow multiple bags of illegal drugs, refused to comply with the commands of deputies and continued to reach for the firearm on his hip. After numerous techniques to get the male to comply with deputies, K9 Creed was released and apprehended the subject, allowing deputies to safely detain the male. The male was later identified as Matthew Boggs of St. Paul, IN.

Boggs was treated for minor injuries at the scene as well at St. Vincent Jennings ER. One deputy sustained minor injuries while Boggs was resisting deputies.

Deputies were able to recover 27 grams of suspected Methamphetamine from the scene as well as a 9 mm handgun that was removed from Boggs' person.

After being medically cleared by doctors, Boggs was transported to Jennings County Jail for the following preliminary charges:

• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute - L2 Felony
• Resisting Law Enforcement with a Deadly Weapon - L5 Felony
• Resisting Law Enforcement Causing Injury - L5 Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon - L5 Felony
• Obstruction of Justice - L6 Felony
• Resisting Law Enforcement - Class A Misdemeanor