Cross Plains, Ind. — Three people were arrested for theft and weapons charges after a trespassing complaint in Ripley County
The incident began Wednesday at 10:54 a.m. when Christian Stewart, 21, of Madison, went to a residence in Cross Plains to get help because his vehicle was stuck. The residents called police when they suspected Stewart was impaired and noticed he was carrying a loaded handgun.
Officers responded to the scene of the stuck vehicle and discovered it was gone. During their investigation police determined two accomplices stole a tractor and other items from a nearby garage while Stewart was asking for help. The two accomplices, Kelsey Luellen, 22, of Madison, and Cameron Stewart, 19, of Commiskey, used the tractor to free their vehicle and attempt to flee.
During the investigation police learned Cameron Stewart was armed and reportedly inside an abandoned residence. When police responded to that location Stewart barricaded himself inside. After a two-hour standoff with police Stewart attempted to flee. He was quickly captured by a canine officer.
Ripley County deputies along with Indiana State Police troopers made the three arrests without incident.
