On April 30, 2025, 25-year-old transient, Luis Angel Escobedo-Castaneda, was arrested behind Dutch Brothers Coffee house (4915 River Rd. N.) after a caller reported his suspicious behavior. Mr. Escobedo-Castaneda was found to be in possession, on his person, a firearm and, was in possession of four additional firearms that were taken in a burglary from a residence on Churchdale Ave N that morning.
In addition to the firearms, Mr. Escobedo-Castaneda was found to possess psychedelic mushrooms and appeared to be under the influence of the substance when arrested.
Mr. Escobedo-Castaneda was taken to the Marion County Correctional Facility where he was released to intake staff on charges of:
- One count of Burglary in the First Degree
- Four counts of Theft in the First Degree
- One count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- One count of Possession of a Controlled Substance
