A Seymour couple was arrested east of Salem Monday with over 3/4 pound of Meth in their vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle identified as Charles Root, age 43 of Seymour, IN.

The passenger was identified as Shannon Root, age 40 of Seymour, IN.

The subjects were arrested and remanded to the Washington County Detention Center, and each were charged with the following: 

• Dealing in Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony 
• Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony 
• Illegal Possession of Syringe – Level 6 Felony 
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony 
• (3 COUNTS-) Possession of Level II Controlled Substance – Class A Misdemeanor 

On Monday, January 23, 2023 at approximately 11:15 a.m., Detective Brad Naugle, with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a vehicle stop on a gray 2006 Mitsubishi on Heritage Chapel Road at the intersection of State Road 56 East.

During the vehicle stop there were indicators of possible criminal activity.  

Detective Naugle requested the assistance of Captain Chad Webb and his K9 partner, Zuma, of the Salem City Police Department.

Upon arrival, Zuma was deployed and made a positive drug alert on the vehicle.

After a search of the vehicle, Detective Naugle and Captain Webb located and seized approximately 378 grams of methamphetamine (13.3 ounces), as well as paraphernalia and other controlled substances.  

Also assisting on scene were Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Tory Hildreth and Washington County Sheriff’s Process Server Mark Blackman and Indiana State Trooper, Eric Powers.  

On Monday January 16, and Tuesday January 17, 2023, the Salem Police Department received reports from H&R Bakery, that thousands of dollars in cash had been stolen from the store.

Brittany Colglazier, an employee of H&R Bakery was taken into custody by police.

Information obtained from the investigation led officers to a search of her room at the local Knights Inn Hotel.

The search resulted in a seizure of suspected methamphetamine, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia.

Officers also located numerous items suspected of being purchased with the stolen cash.

One male and another female were arrested during the search of the hotel room.

All three individuals were transported to the Washington County Detention Center.

Brittany Colglazier, 29, Salem

Theft, level 6 felony. Possession of methamphetamine, level 5 felony. Maintaining a common Nuisance, level 6 felony. Possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor. Possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor.

Autumn Bishop, 23, Salem

Possession of methamphetamine, level 5 felony. Maintaining a common Nuisance, level 6 felony. Possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor. Possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor.

Bryan Massie, 32, Seymour

Possession of methamphetamine, level 5 felony. Maintaining a common Nuisance, level 6 felony. Possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor. Possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor.

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The Awareness Washington County Board announced that the 6^th annual Chili Cook Off will be held March 11 from 4-7 at Southern Hills Church, 

Competition is open to anyone interested, and cash prizes will be awarded in several categories. There will be a prize for the judged Best Red Chili as well as the judged Best White Chili. In addition, there are People’s Choice awards for Best Chili and Best Decorated booth. 

Interested chili cooks can register for the event by checking the website at www.awarenesswashingtoncounty.org or by contacting Marji Morris on FaceBook or by phone at 812-216-6505. 

“The event has become a social occasion,” said Morris. “Many people come at 4 and stay until the end to see who wins, although you don’t have to do that.” 

She continued, “Having a booth allows businesses to get themselves and their products or services in front of the public, just for the cost of their chili ingredients.” 

There will be a maximum of 14 teams, and guests can sample as many of the chilis as they can handle. 

Another feature of the event are the famous dessert auctions and the cookie cart. There will also be items available in the Silent Auction and the Bag Raffle.  

Admission to the event is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Chili, crackers, and a drink are all included in the admission along with ballots to vote for favorite chili and best decorated booth.  

Sponsorships for the event are available as well.

Leader Publishing, WSLM, and Country Cookin’ are already signed up as sponsors.Sponsors will be recognized in the media, on the AWC website, and on table tents during the event.