Salem Police spoiled a local drug deal and arrested three from Washington County.
On January 14th, 2016 at approximately 3:45pm, The Salem Police Department received anonymous information that a drug deal would be taking place at Cowboys Gas Station located in Salem .
Based on this information The Washington County Drug Team along with the Salem Police Department followed up with this information.
As a result of the investigation three people were arrested on drug related charges. The following were arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention Center.
- John L. Losson 10170 S. State Road 335 Pekin, IN, 44. Losson was charged with possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a syringe (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance (Level 6 Felony).
- Jeremy T. Dixon 4554 Highway 56 East Salem, IN, 40. Dixon was charge with Visiting a common nuisance (Level 6 Felony).
- Taylor Nichole Hedrick 607 N. Main St. Salem, IN, 25. She was charged with Possession of a syringe (Level 6 Felony), Visiting a common nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
Assisting agencies included: Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and the Washington County Prosecutors Office.
These arrests were due to the assistance of the community.
The community is encouraged to call the Crime Tip Line at 812-883-6566 or for immediate assistance call your local police agency.
