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Jasper Man Arrested for Intimidation Against an Elected Official
Thursday, April 30, 2026, officers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post arrested a Jasper man after he allegedly sent threatening statements on a social media platform to Micah Beckwith, the Indiana Lieutenant Governor.
Indiana State Police First Sergeant Detective Rob Gardner of the Jasper State Police Post was contacted regarding social media posts made on Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) and messages making threats towards Indiana Lieutenant Governor Beckwith. These threats were allegedly committed by Joshua Wasson, age 24, of Jasper, Indiana.
Indiana State Police Lieutenant Brock Werne and Trooper Andrew Recker immediately opened a case. As a result of the investigation, Wasson was interviewed at his place of employment. While retrieving items associated with the investigation, in Wasson’s vehicle, suspected marijuana and paraphernalia were also located. Wasson was arrested and transported to the Dubois County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
The investigation was conducted by Indiana State Police Lieutenant Brock Werne, Trooper Andrew Recker, and Trooper Jon Villanueva.
Arrested and Charges: Joshua Wasson, 24, Jasper
Indiana State Police First Sergeant Detective Rob Gardner of the Jasper State Police Post was contacted regarding social media posts made on Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) and messages making threats towards Indiana Lieutenant Governor Beckwith. These threats were allegedly committed by Joshua Wasson, age 24, of Jasper, Indiana.
Indiana State Police Lieutenant Brock Werne and Trooper Andrew Recker immediately opened a case. As a result of the investigation, Wasson was interviewed at his place of employment. While retrieving items associated with the investigation, in Wasson’s vehicle, suspected marijuana and paraphernalia were also located. Wasson was arrested and transported to the Dubois County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
The investigation was conducted by Indiana State Police Lieutenant Brock Werne, Trooper Andrew Recker, and Trooper Jon Villanueva.
Arrested and Charges: Joshua Wasson, 24, Jasper
- Intimidation (Against a Public Official) – Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.