Busted Bike Light Leads to Familiar Fumble in False ID, Fentanyl, and Foil
Marion County’s deputies had a déjà vu moment on October 25, when a traffic stop for a missing bike light quickly spiraled into a repeat performance by Anthony Dean. Stopped by Deputy Hannar for not having an illuminated rear light, Dean introduced himself as “Charles Dean,” his brother—a claim he had attempted once before with similarly unfortunate results.
Deputy Bondank, who had previously encountered Dean under the same name swap pretense, was called to the scene to assist. Recognizing Dean immediately by a distinct forehead lump, Bondank reintroduced himself to the imposter, who finally admitted to his real name. A quick search of Dean revealed a veritable grab bag of trouble: tin foil, a plastic straw, and a metal cigarette holder that tested positive for fentanyl and marijuana.
Dean was promptly arrested on multiple charges, including possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, as well as his outstanding warrant, and taken to Marion County Jail—where this time, there would be no getting out on bond.
