On October 17, 2019, Deputies Joe Baker and Darrin Marshall of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in Austin. An investigation led to the arrest of Gregory Pelston, 43, of Austin for Unlawful Possession of a Syringe.
On October 18, 2019, Deputy John Smith and Reserve Deputy Steven Bowers observed a female outside of an apartment in Austin that looked to be distressed. After stopping to check the female they learned that she had used illegal narcotics. A further investigation led to the arrest of Barry Fox, 34, of Austin for Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.
On October 18, 2019, Deputy Johnney Coomer conducted a traffic stop in the Lexington area. An investigation led to the arrest of Bridgett Griffin, 40, of Lexington, Indiana for Driving While Suspended Prior.
On October 18, 2019, Detective Paul Clute received information about a male violating his home detention. An investigation led to the arrest of Jesse Eversole, 42, of Austin for Escape Flees from Lawful Detention.
On October 19, 2019, Deputies Joe Baker, Johnney Coomer, John Smith and Kenton Makowsky executed a search warrant at the address of 102 east York Road in Austin. At the completion of the search warrant four arrests were made. Julie Smith, 61, of Austin was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or Iv Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. Morgan Smith, 25, of Austin was arrested for Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. Brandon Estep, 43, of Austin was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. Kelly Broady, 40, of Austin was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.