Friday night, March 21, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash on Harmony Springfield Road and Bailey Road. When officers arrived, they identified the driver as Michael Roettger, 66, of New Harmony.
Roettger displayed signs of impairment and further investigation at the scene revealed he was allegedly under the influence of meth and marijuana.
Further investigation developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for Roettger’s residence located at 10002 Bethsaida Church Road, New Harmony.
During the search of the residence, officers located approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, four legend drug pills, one syringe, a scale with white residue, and drug paraphernalia.
Roettger’s wife, Christine, was at the residence during the search. Michael and Christine Roettger were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are being held on bond.
This is an ongoing investigation and toxicology is pending.
Arrested and Charges:
Michael Roettger, 66, of New Harmony, IN
- Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine with a Weapon, Level 5 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine with a prior Dealing Conviction, Level 5 Felony
- Possession of Legend Drug, Level 6 Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
Christine Roettger, 60, of New Harmony, IN
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Alex Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Gage Cummings, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Office
