Franklin County woman sentenced in escape, drug dealing case

Brookville, In. — A Franklin County woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with six years suspended for dealing in methamphetamine, possession, escape and battery.

On October 30 Jennifer Broering, 42, was being escorted to the Franklin County Security Center from the courthouse when she pulled away from the jail officer and ran. Broering was apprehended a short time later with the help of Indiana State Police canine officer in a shed nearby.

The jail officer was treated for a shoulder injury.