An IU student was arrested Tuesday night on charges of possession of a stolen gun and dealing marijuana, among lesser charges, after officers searched a car parked outside Forest Quad, according to an IU Police Department release.
Jason Nguyen, 18, faces a felony charge for possessing the gun, two misdemeanors for dealing marijuana and possessing a handgun without a license, a misdemeanor for possession of 34 grams of marijuana, and a misdemeanor for illegal possession of alcohol.
Foot patrol officers approached the car after they smelled marijuana. They found the loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun in the center console and obtained evidence Nguyen was dealing drugs.
IUPD said it believes the handgun was stolen during the robbery of a gun store in North Vernon, Indiana. Nguyen said he bought the gun on the streets of Indianapolis. IUPD said there is no reason to believe Nguyen is connected to the robbery.
Nyssa Kruse
