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ARREST MADE IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING

(Richmond, IN)--The alleged drive-by shooter of a home on Toschlog Road was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the incident occurred.  According to Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter, a caller to 911 on Wednesday afternoon witnessed a long gun with a bayonet extending from the window of the vehicle.  Two shots were fired.  Neighborhood video showed the fleeing vehicle and helped investigators track it to the 200 block of South West 3rd.  21-year-old Gabriel Howe, who used the name “Ben”, was taken into custody Thursday after further investigation.  So far, he is charged with criminal recklessness.  The occupant of the home was on a couch sleeping when the shooting occurred and was not hurt.  There has been no word on what prompted the shooting.  Online court records indicate Howe was arrested on very similar charges a year and a half ago, but the charge related to shooting into a building was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.  He pled guilty to dealing marijuana and spent three days in jail.