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North Vernon man busted for meth, theft

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Hahn-Courtesy of NVPD

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has arrested Joshua L. Hahn, 46, of North Vernon, following an investigation into a reported theft from a motor vehicle. 

Officers received information on Saturday, May 1, related to a prior theft investigation involving stolen vehicle parts. They located a suspect vehicle and made contact with Joshua Hahn, who was identified as a suspect in the case.  

The investigation indicated probable cause that Hahn was involved in the theft of property from a vehicle. Additional evidence led to other alleged offenses, including possession of methamphetamine and auto theft.   

The suspect was taken into custody and faces the following preliminary charges:

  • Theft from a Motor Vehicle

  • Theft from a Motor Vehicle (with a prior unrelated conviction)

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)

  • Auto Theft

  • Criminal Conversion

Officer Allen led the inquiry with the assistance of Sergeant Barkes and Officer Gibbons. The case remains under investigation.

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