Crime

Henry County Man, Jeffrey L. Guffey, 47, Arrested on Felony Warrant

April 21, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:34 AM

Losantville – Last night around 11:30 p.m. a Henry County man was arrested on a felony warrant after he was located hiding in a shed at a residence in Losantville. An Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Trooper had received a tip that a man wanted on a warrant was hiding out at the residence located at 109 Cherry St. in Losantville.

The felony warrant for the man had been issued out of Henry County as a result of an ongoing drug investigation by the Henry County Drug Task Force. After receiving the tip on the man’s whereabouts, further information was developed and a search warrant for the residence was obtained.

Last night at 11:30 p.m. the Meth Suppression Trooper, along with members of the Indiana State Police Swat Team served the search warrant and located the wanted man hiding in a shed on the property. Arrested was Jeffrey L. Guffey, age 47, on a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. He was lodged in the Henry County Jail.

Anyone with information about illegal drug use is encouraged to call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous. The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS can also take tips on meth labs. Just go to www.meth.in.gov and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Pendleton District 51

Bradley (52) and Sheila Gordon (31) of Gulfport, Mississippi, Arrested on Drug, Child Neglect Charges

April 20, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7:52 PM

Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a Gulfport, Mississippi, couple Wednesday afternoon at Clark State Forest on charges of neglect of a dependent, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of paraphernalia.

Indiana Conservation Officers Lt. Philip Schuetter, Cpl. Nate Berry, and ICO Jim Schreck responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near a shelter house on the property.

The officers located the vehicle and found Bradley Gordon, 52, and Sheila Gordon, 31, inside with their 5-year-old daughter asleep in the back seat.

Further investigation revealed methamphetamine and paraphernalia, which the couple had been smoking while the child was inside the vehicle.

The couple was arrested and incarcerated at the Clark County Jail. The child was placed in temporary custody of the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Indiana Conservation Officers routinely patrol the state’s DNR properties in an effort to ensure the safe use of their facilities and natural resources. Citizens are urged to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling Indiana Conservation Officers’ Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

All charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 8

New Castle: Brandy McIntosh, 28, Arrested and Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine & Hydrocodone

April 19, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

New Castle – A New Castle woman was arrested last evening as the result of an ongoing drug investigation by the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section and the Henry County Drug Task Force. The events started last evening around 8:30 p.m. when troopers served a search warrant at a home in New Castle.

As a result of that search warrant and ongoing investigation, Brandy McIntosh, age 28, was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Hydrocodone) and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, all three Level 6 felony charges. She was lodged in the Henry County Jail.

Meth Suppression Section Troopers were assisted by Pendleton District Troopers, Henry County Prosecutor Joe Bergacs, the Henry County Drug Task Force and the Henry County Department of Child Services. Investigations are often the result of a tip received from the public. Anyone with information about illegal drug activity may call the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Pendleton District 51

Brandon and Stacy Stone, both of Shoals, Arrested for Conspiring to Deal Methamphetamine

April 18, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 10:13 PM

Martin County – The Martin County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police teamed together to head up a drug investigation that put two Shoals residents behind bars.

On Monday, April 17^th, Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents and Martin County Sheriff Travis Roush began a drug investigation in which they attempted to catch a Shoals man dealing methamphetamine. Roush and Lents organized a controlled buy in which they utilized resources to attempt to purchase drugs from 32-year-old Brandon Stone of Shoals.

During the drug deal, Stone was not able to complete the transaction but would have methamphetamine to finish the deal later in the evening. With the recorded conversations, charges were filed against Stone for conspiring to deal methamphetamine. Since Stone was actively on probation for possessing methamphetamine, a probation search order was issued by the Martin County Circuit Court. Roush, Lents, and other Martin County deputies arrested Stone and searched the home. Marijuana, a Schedule IV controlled substance, and Stone’s two small children were found in the residence.

Stacy Stone, 41, was additionally placed into custody and charged with multiple drug charges and for neglecting the children. The children were placed into the care of the Department of Child Services.

Both Brandon and Stacy were transported to the Martin County Jail without incident.

Sheriff Roush and Senior Trooper Lents ask that Martin County residents with information about drug or suspicious activity continue to help law enforcement. Concerned citizens can contact Sheriff Roush by calling the jail at 812-247-3726, or Senior Trooper Lents by calling the State Police Post at 812-482-1441.

Arrested and Charges:

Brandon S. Stone, 32
Shoals, IN

– Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
– Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent (x2), Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemanor

Stacy M. Stone, 41
Shoals, IN

– Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent (x2), Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemanor

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Jasper District 34

ISP Urges Citizens to Look for “Meth Trash”

April 17, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Monday, April 17, 2017, 9:20 AM

Spring time and warm temperatures bring out folks hiking, biking, and mushroom hunting along rural roads here in central Indiana. Every spring the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section likes to remind the public to watch for unattended backpacks and gym bags that may contain toxic meth trash.

This past Friday DEA trained Meth Suppression Troopers from the Pendleton District held their annual “Ditch Walk,” where they walked along country roads in Delaware County recovering dangerous meth trash. Troopers found a variety of meth trash ranging from drink bottles with white residue to bottles with toxic liquids as well as used and discarded syringes. They found around 15 discarded “one pot” Meth labs.

Pendleton District Meth Suppression Trooper Rich Clay wants to remind the public to be vigilant while participating in outdoor activities. “If you’re out mushroom hunting or fishing, or if your civic group is out cleaning up a roadside, beware!”

“Things to watch for are discarded backpacks or gym bags; liquid filled plastic drink bottles with white residue; a large amount of discarded coffee filters; discarded liquid drain opener bottles or camp fuel cans. If you encounter any of these items, don’t disturb them. Call us and let us check it out”

Trooper Rich Clay in some of his protective gear testing toxic meth trash found during the “Ditch Walk”.

For a listing of houses contaminated by Meth here in Indiana go to the link at http://www.in.gov/meth/2371.htm

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Pendleton District 51

Michael V. Rosa, 40, of Indianapolis, Arrested on Multiple Charges in Fulton County

April 12, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 4:30 PM

Fulton County – On April 10, 2017, at approximately 9:05 p.m. near Rochester, a stolen vehicle turned into a short pursuit with the suspect being taken into custody facing several felony charges.

Fulton County Dispatch put out a stolen vehicle taken in Rochester from the Speedway Gas Station. Trooper Matthew Moon was patrolling US 31 northbound near the location when he spotted a vehicle matching the description of the white 2010 Buick Lacrosse traveling southbound in excess of 100 miles per hour.

Trooper Moon turned around on the vehicle and was able to catch up to it and was following at excess of 100 mph. Trooper Moon activated his emergency lights and siren and the vehicle continued south on US 31. Traffic was light at the time and Trooper Moon continued to follow the Buick into Miami County. The driver continued to move from lane to lane reaching speeds of 113 mph.

At SR 16 in Miami County, Trooper Michael Meiser assisted in the pursuit and the driver slowed and pulled over just south of SR 16. The driver, identified as Michael V. Rosa, 40 of Indianapolis was taken into custody and arrested in Miami County for:

1) Resisting Law Enforcement (IC: 35-44.1-3-1) Level 6 Felony
2) Operating While Intoxicated/ Prior (IC: 9-30-5-3) Level 6 Felony
3) Intimidation against Public Official (IC: 35-45-2-1) Level 6 Felony
4) Battery by Bodily Waste (IC: 35-42-2-1) Level 6 Felony
5) Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (IC: 35-43-4-2(a)1(A)) Level 6 Felony
6) Operating While Intoxicated – Endangerment (IC: 9-30-5-2) A Misdemeanor
7) Possession of Marijuana (IC: 35-48-4-11) B Misdemeanor
8) Reckless Driving (IC: 9-21-8-52) C Misdemeanor

In Fulton County the initial charges will be:

1) Criminal Confinement (IC: 35-42-3-3(b)3(B)) Level 2 Felony
2) Robbery (IC: 35-42-5-1) Level 3 Felony
3) Auto Theft (IC: 35-43-4-3.5(b)) Level 6 Felony
4) Criminal Recklessness (IC: 35-42-2-2) B Misdemeanor

Rosa was very combative while in custody. He threatened officers with their lives and continued to try and spit on the officers. During the theft of the Buick, he dragged the owner of the Buick as she was removing her five-year-old child from the car.

Assisting at the scene was the Rochester Police Department and the Peru City Police department. The investigation is continuing.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Peru District 16

Lawrence County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

April 12, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 3:00 PM

Avoca – (Lawrence County) Yesterday evening just before midnight, ISP Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Avoca-Eureka and Patton Hill Roads. The stop was conducted for a defective muffler, failure to signal a turn, white light violation (shining to the rear) and seatbelt violations by both the driver and passenger.

Upon speaking with the two occupants, Sgt. Day identified the driver as Kaden M. Wilson, 19 of Bedford and the passenger as Jackson T. Craig, 20, also of Bedford. It was discovered the license plate affixed to the vehicle was not properly registered and belonged to a different automobile that Wilson owns. In addition, the title produced for the vehicle was not signed or dated.

Sgt. Day asked for and was given consent to search the truck. As Wilson exited, he gave consent to search his person as well. He was found to be in possession of two bags of methamphetamine.

A further search revealed several items associated with drug use, such as a digital scales and multiple smoking devices (meth pipes). Additionally, a wallet was found on the passenger side floorboard that contained the license and other belongings of Craig. Inside the wallet, two small bags of methamphetamine and another bag of marijuana were discovered. A loaded handgun belonging to Wilson was also found in the driver’s side door.

ARRESTED

Kaden M. Wilson, 19 of Bedford, IN

Possession of Methamphetamine with a Firearm (Level 5 Felony)
Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
Possession of Paraphernalia (C Misdemeanor)

Jackson T. Craig – 20 of Bedford, IN

Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felon)
Possession of Marijuana (B Misdemeanor)
Possession of Paraphernalia (C Misdemeanor)

Both were incarcerated at the Lawrence County Jail.

Sgt. Day was assisted by Trp. Gabe Bault and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Tillett.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Bloomington District 33

Brandy N. Ellis, 36, of West Terre Haute, Arrested for Forgery, Theft, and Fraud

April 10, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Monday, April 10, 2017, 5:57 PM

Vigo County – This afternoon at 1:30, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville Post served a Vigo County Superior Court search warrant at 5481 West Old US 40, West Terre Haute, IN. The search warrant was sought and received by Trooper Michael Organ after a nearly week-long investigation into the unauthorized use of a rebate card. Trooper Organ conducted many interviews, followed up on various leads and viewed several minutes of surveillance footage to solve this case.

The investigation originated after a Parke County couple contacted Trooper Organ about the unauthorized use of an $800 rebate card from a national home improvement chain store in Terre Haute. The rebate was intended for the Parke County victims and at some point, intercepted by the suspect via the US Mail. The suspect and possibly others, then used the rebate card to purchase numerous items at the store, all of which were recovered at the residence. Also found at the home was a 1999 Dodge 3500 pickup, reported stolen to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office on October 25, 2016. The truck was impound and the VCSO contacted.

The investigation ongoing and other developments may arise.

Brandy N. Ellis, age 36, of the address, was incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail on preliminary charges of Forgery, Theft, and Fraud.

Assisting Trooper Michael Organ today, were ISP Troopers Ted Robertson and Ty Lightle.

Brandy Ellis photo attached.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Putnamville District 53

Shawn Michael Caballero, 18, of Indianapolis, Arrested on Numerous Charges

April 10, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Monday, April 10, 2017, 5:29 PM

Vigo County – Around 2:30 this afternoon, Indiana State Police Region V Dispatch Center notified all Putnamville troopers that an armed robbery suspect from a Paris, Illinois pharmacy might be traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 from the state line area. The suspect was a black male driving a silver 2012 Chevrolet Malibu with Indiana registration (plate number officially omitted from release).

At 2:46, Indiana State Police Sergeant Joe Rutledge and Trooper Brent Robinson were working the construction zone near the nine-mile marker and spotted the eastbound suspect vehicle. The troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled eastbound on I-70. While traveling recklessly through the construction zone, the suspect very nearly struck three construction men working near the center of the roadway, causing the three to quickly divert from their work area or risk being struck.

Troopers continued to pursue at speeds reaching a maximum of 110 miles-per-hour with other ISP troopers and Clay County Sheriff’s deputies deploying tire deflation devices in the eastbound lanes both west and east of State Road 59. The suspect avoided the first set west of SR 59 and attempted to avoid the second set east of SR 59 (Exit 23), and struck the inner guardrail. The suspect then veered into a white 2014 Ford pickup, driven by 47-year-old Shawn B. Riley of Moberly, Missouri forcing the Riley vehicle off the roadway. Following the collisions, the suspect vehicle became disabled in the roadway and the suspect was quickly taken into custody by ISP Sergeant Joe Rutledge and Trooper Brent Robinson.

During a search of the suspect vehicle, troopers believe they located clothing and pharmaceutical evidence related to the Paris, Illinois pharmacy robbery, as well as approximately 20 grams of suspected marijuana.

The suspect, 18-year old Shawn Michael Caballero of Indianapolis, IN. was incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail on preliminary charges of one count of Dealing Controlled Substance greater than 28 grams; four counts of Criminal Recklessness with a Vehicle; One count of Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle; Possession of Marijuana with Prior Arrest; and Operating While Intoxicated-Refusal.

Assisting were ISP Sergeant Chris Wright, Master Trooper DuJuan Presley-McFadden, and Trooper Brian Thomas. Clay County Sheriff’s deputies, Brazil Police officers, and Lamberts Towing.

Pictures are from the scene. No injuries to driver or suspect were reported.

Direct questions concerning the pharmacy robbery to Paris, Illinois Police. No other information is available from ISP.

Direct ISP questions to Sergeant Joe Watts.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Putnamville District 53

Matthew S. Binegar, 41, from Bainbridge, OH, Arrested For Stealing a Car, Reckless Driving & DWI

April 10, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Monday, April 10, 2017, 8:39 AM

Floyd County – Last night at approximately 10:58 pm, Trooper Patrick Stinson made a traffic stop on Interstate #64 westbound at the 119 Mile Marker, (Georgetown). The traffic stop was for speeding 94 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone.

During his traffic stop, investigation trooper Stinson determined the driver, Matthew S. Binegar, 41, from Cliff Run Road in Bainbridge, OH, was driving under the influence of alcohol.

When trooper Stinson ran the driver and car information, he discovered the vehicle, a 2005 Nissan Sentra, was stolen from Sparta, KY earlier in the day.

Matthew S. Binegar was arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Driving while Intoxicated. He was incarcerated at the Floyd County Jail.

All Subjects are Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

SOURCE: Indiana State Police-Sellersburg District 45