Joseph Ogilvie v. State of Indiana

── Joseph Ogilvie v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02541 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 05, 2025 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Fayette Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Felix concur In May 2024, Ogilvie was incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail. Ogilvie was a “floor trustee” responsible for cleaning the hallways. Tr. Vol. IV p. 36. Hidden within a paper towel roll inside the mop closet, Ogilvie found a syringe with a liquid inside. The liquid was “a frosted color, like frosted glass.” State’s Ex. Vol. 3 at 10:02. Ogilvie said, “Happy birthday,” tasted the contents of the syringe, and determined that it did not “taste” like methamphetamine. Id. at 9:45. On the morning of May 2, 2024, Ogilvie collapsed in his cell.