SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON FOUND IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

Huntingburg- Information reported to Sheriff’s deputies in late May of 2023 resulted in the arrest of a serious violent felon on a level 4 felony.

Officers located three firearms and several illegal items during a search of his residence.Brooks R. Rhoads, 53, of Huntingburg has been charged with: Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm, level 4 felony.

In late May of 2023, Detectives with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office were provided with information on Brooks Rhoads. After receiving this information, the Dubois County Probation Department was assisted by detectives from the Sheriff’s Office and the Huntingburg Police Department in conducting a home search of the Brooks Rhoads residence.

During a search of the residence, three firearms were located, along with multiple items of drug paraphernalia.

Brooks Rhoads made his initial appearance in court and was given a $5,000 bond to which he posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

ALL CHARGES FILED IN THIS CASE ARE MERELY ALLEGATIONS AND ALL SUSPECTS ARE CONSIDERED  INNOCENT UNLESS AND UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.