Jonathan Dean Russell v. State of Indiana

── Jonathan Dean Russell v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-02883 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 16, 2024 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Jennings Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Kenworthy and Judge Felix concur In the early hours of February 28, 2023, Jennings County Deputy Sheriff Johnathan Amis was in his patrol car with his canine partner, Dino, when Russell, driving his brother’s Ford Focus, turned onto the street ahead of him. Deputy Amis noticed Russell “checking the mirrors to see who was behind him,” and as Deputy Amis followed behind the car, Russell “immediately changed lanes” to the left. Tr. Vol. II p. 9. Deputy Amis changed lanes and radioed dispatch to check the car’s license plate and registration.