A Knox man was arrested Tuesday, September 19 after an investigation into an overdose March 16 in the area of 700 N. and U.S. 35 in Winamac.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, on March 16, 2023, it was determined the victim was overcome by a high level of fentanyl and was unable to be revived. The victim was later pronounced deceased after several attempts to revive the victim were unsuccessful, according to the report.
Officers continued to pursue a criminal investigation in attempt to hold the alleged illicit drug dealer accountable for his involvement in this death.
After months of investigation and with the assistance of Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker, a formal charge was filed in Starke County on a Level 1 Felony count of dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance resulting in death.
The suspect, Henry Ruiz, 38, of Knox, was arrested and booked into the Starke County Justice Center on that felony charge Tuesday, September 19. He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
