Last Updated on October 29, 2023 by Cass County Drug Task Force
On October 28, 2023 at approximately 7:03 p.m, the Cass County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic infraction violation in the 3800 block of E Market St. in Logansport, IN. The Chevrolet Malibu began to flee and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuing Detective executed a successful PIT maneuver (Precision Immobilization Technique) on the fleeing Malibu. During the PIT maneuver, one of the occupants of the Chevrolet Malibu had thrown probable methamphetamine from the vehicle. The suspect vehicle struck a 2023 Ford Maverick in the Auto Farm Ford parking lot during the incident. Investigators conducted a search of the vehicle and the area around the vehicle and located approximately one (1) pound of probable methamphetamine.
The following suspects were taken into custody and lodged into the Cass County Jail.
The driver, Bella B. Parks, age 29, of Logansport, IN was arrested on the following charges:
Dealing Methamphetamine over 28 grams, a level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine over 28 grams, a level 3 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement with a motor vehicle, a level 6 Felony
The passenger, Anton T. Matthews, age 36, of Logansport, IN, was arrested on the following charges
Dealing Methamphetamine over 28 grams, a Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine over 28 grams, a level 3 Felony
Obstruction of Justice, a level 6 Felony
The Cass County Drug Task Force was assisted by members of the Logansport Police Department Detective Division, Patrol Division, members of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated. No further information will be released at this time. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods to the Logansport Police Department or the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The Cass County Drug Task Force can be reached by email at
drugtips@logansportpolice.com.
SOURCE: News release from Cass County Drug Task Force