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Eli Vastbinder Captures Career-First PBR Victory at Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Lexington Invitational

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In front of a raucous, socially-distanced crowd at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, Eli Vastbinder (Statesville, North Carolina) captured his career-first PBR (Professional Bull Riders) event victory, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the league’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Lexington Invitational.

The 29-year-old advanced to Round 2 after recording an 82-point score on Flea Flicker (Richardson Land & Cattle Co.) in Round 1 on Friday evening.

Continuing the momentum, Vastbinder remained flawless in the second round when he made the requisite 8 aboard Mr. Wyers (Rawson/Obernagel/Daisy’s Bucking Bulls) for 84.5 points.

Vastbinder then secured the victory in the final round when he became the lone contender to cover all three of his bovine athlete opponents during the two-night bull riding, covering Newsom (Rawson/Obernagel/Daisy’s Bucking Bulls) for 76.5 points in the championship round.

For his efforts, North Carolina-native Vastbinder earned a critical 31 world points. After beginning the event ranked No. 62 in the world, he surged 35 positions and is now ranked No. 27.

Thiago Salgado (Navirai, Brazil) placed second, earning 30 world points.

After winning Round 1 on Friday evening compliments of an 88-point score aboard Lil Williard (Richardson Land & Cattle Co.), Salgado was humbled in the event’s second round, when he was brought down in a quick 1.71 seconds by Chickasaw (CO Cattle Co./Bob Whisnant).

Undeterred, the surging Brazilian rebounded in the championship round, covering Money Moves (Mason/Smith Bucking Bulls) for 87 points.

Marking his career-first appearance on the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, and fourth-evert event on American soil, Salgado rose from No. 68 to No. 38 in the world.

Tying for the Round 2 win, Marcus Mast (Middlebury, Indiana) placed third overall.

Mast first rode The Beast (Yount Bucking Bulls, LLC) for 87.5 points in Round 1, before winning the second round courtesy of an 87-point score atop Rip (3J Ranch).

His hopes of a flawless outing in the Bluegrass State were dashed in the championship round when he was bested by White Squirrel (Sho-Me Rodeo/Titan Cattle Co.) in 3.58 seconds.

Seeking his second qualification to the PBR World Finals in 2021, Mast is now ranked No. 37 in the world after beginning the league’s expansion series tour stop No. 82. He is 13 points outside of the Top 30 and a position on the elite Unleash The Beast.

Chase Dougherty (Canby, Oregon) finished in fourth place.

Fresh off his victory at the Touring Pro Division event in Texarkana, Arkansas, last weekend, Dougherty began the PBR Lexington Invitational on a high note, finishing fourth in Round 1 after covering White Squirrel for 87 points.

Following a 3.4-second buckoff aboard Speck (JQH Bucking Bulls-Skip & Elaine Jones) in Round 2, Dougherty concluded the event with a qualified ride, making the 8 aboard Driller (Richardson Land & Cattle Co.) for 87 points.

Dougherty’s Top-5 finish earned him 11 world points and he is now No. 32 in the world after travelling to Lexington ranked No. 36. He trails the world’s Top 30 and a position on the premier Unleash The Beast by a slim 6 world points.

Rounding out the Top 5 was Guatemalan sensation Rodrigo Melgar (Santa Rose, Guatemala) in fifth place.

Bucking off Bring It On (GEM Bucking Bulls) in 7.35 seconds in Round 1, Melgar was flawless on the final day of action for the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Lexington Invitational.

Melgar recorded his first score of the event in Round 2 when he rode Nightmare (Richardson Land & Cattle Co.) for 85 points in Round 2. He then won the championship round via an 88-point score aboard Blessed (Nothin’ But Try Ranch/Diggers Bucking Bulls).

The 23-year-old’s efforts earned him 11.33 world points and he is now ranked No. 31 in the world.   

The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Lexington Invitational was also a stop on the 2021 Million Dollar Bull Team Challenge.

Mason/Smith Bucking Bulls won the performance with 278.67 points courtesy of the trips notched by Devil’s Smoke, Slim Shady and Money Moves. 

Second place was SJ Ranch with 276.82 points, while Richardson Land & Cattle Company was third with 276.14 points. SJ Ranch’s team included Cheecho, Rip and Cimarron, while the bronze-effort from Richardson Land & Cattle Company was earned courtesy of outs recorded by Go Blue, Nightmare and Driller. 

Fans can relive all the action from the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Lexington Invitational Sunday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m. EST on RidePass, at RidePass.com or via the RidePass app available on iOS, Android and Roku.

The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour next travels to North Charleston, South Carolina, and North Charleston Coliseum on Feb. 26-27. Action gets underway with Round 1 at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 26, followed by Round 2 and the championship round on Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour – Lexington Invitational
Rupp Arena – Lexington, Kentucky
Event Leaders (Round 1-Round 2-Round 3-Event Aggregate-Event Points)

  1. Eli Vastbinder, 82-84.5-76.5-243.00-31 Points.
  2. Thiago Salgado, 88-0-87-175.00-30 Points.
  3. Marcus Mast, 87.5-87-0-174.50-19 Points.
  4. Chase Dougherty, 87-0-87-174.00-11 Points.
  5. Rodrigo Melgar, 0-85-88-173.00-11.33 Points.
  6. Rafael Henrique dos Santos, 0-85.5-87-172.50-6.5 Points.

(tie). Michael Lane, 86-86.5-0-172.50-6 Points.

  1. Wyatt Rogers, 84.5-86.5-0-171.00-2.5 Points.
  2. Hunter Ball, 83.5-87-0-170.50-5.5 Points.
  3. Jesse Petri, 85.5-0-84.5-170.00-2 Points.
  4. Eli Byler, 87.5-0-0-87.50-3.5 Points.
  5. Hayden Harris, 86-0-0-86.00-1 Points.
  6. Valdiron de Oliveira, 0-85.5-0-85.50-1 Points.
  7. Luciano De Castro, 0-85-0-85.00-0.33 Points.

(tie). Bradley Brittain, 0-85-0-85.00-0.33 Points.

  1. Allen Burkholder, 0-84.5-0-84.50
  2. Marcelo Procopio Pereira, 84-0-0-84.00

(tie). Jake Davis, 84-0-0-84.00

  1. Caleb Christian, 83.5-0-0-83.50

(tie). Romildo Rodrigues, 0-83.5-0-83.50

Dakota Louis, 0-0-0-0.00

Cody Casper, 0-0-0-0.00

João Henrique Lucas, 0-0-0-0.00

Leonardo Lima, 0-0-0-0.00

Paulo Ferreira Lima, 0-0-0-0.00

Thor Hoefer II, 0-0-0-0.00

Keith Hall, 0-0-0-0.00

Wallace Vieira de Oliveira, 0-0-0-0.00

Logan Biever, 0-0-0-0.00

Lucas Fideles Souza, 0-0-0-0.00

Conner Halverson, 0-0-0-0.00

Francisco Morales, 0-0-0-0.00

Triston Dean, 0-0-0-0.00

Laramie Craigen, 0-0-0-0.00

Rubens Barbosa, 0-0-0-0.00

Cody Campbell, 0-0-0-0.00

Grayson Cole, 0-0-0-0.00

Alex Santana, 0-0-0-0.00

Dylan Smith, 0-0-0-0.00

Carlos Gomes Junior, 0-0-0-0.00

Lucas Phipps, 0-0-0-0.00

Eli Miller, 0-0-0-0.00

Jake Gowdy, 0-0-0-0.00

Tyler Brinkley, 0-0-0-0.00

Ednei Caminhas, 0-0-0-0.00

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 2-20-21

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Collins, Jeremiah L
Booking #: 105173
Booking Date: 02-19-2021 – 11:24 pm
Charges: 99 Warrant Service
Bond: No Bond
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Sims, Keith L
Booking #: 105172
Booking Date: 02-19-2021 – 2:22 pm
Charges: 9-30-5-3(a)(1) (108) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
9-26-1-1.1(b) (105) MOTOR VEHICLE- LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH- PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASH
9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond: No Bond
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Price, Kenneth E
Booking #: 105171
Booking Date: 02-19-2021 – 11:21 am
Charges: 1 Serve Time Circut Court
Bond: No Bond
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Branaman, Justin D
Booking #: 105170
Booking Date: 02-19-2021 – 6:40 am
Charges: 7.1-5-1-3 (281) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL/DRUGS
Bond: $355
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Roberts, Brandon R
Booking #: 105079
Release Date: 02-19-2021 – 3:23 pm
Booking Date: 02-04-2021 – 3:29 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
35-48-4-8.3 (8) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS PARAPHERNALIA
9-24-19-2 (27) MOTOR VEHICLE- DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED- PRIOR SUSPENSION WITHIN 10 YEARS
Bond: $1505
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Correa, Belito A
Booking #: 103934
Release Date: 02-19-2021 – 11:08 am
Booking Date: 07-14-2020 – 11:53 am
Charges: 35-44.1-3-1 (210) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
1 Serve Time Circut Court
35-48-4-11(a) (906) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
Bond: No Bond
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 2-20-21

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
JONES, RACHEL
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000148
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 9:01 pm
Charges:
IC 35-46-1-15.1(MA) ~ INVASION OF PRIVACY
IC 35-44.1-3-1(A)MA ~ RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
IC 35-45-1-3(A)MB ~ DISORDERLY CONDUCT
IC 35-42-2-1(D)FL6 ~ BATTERY – NO INJURY; VICTIM IS A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
COMMONS, CHRISTINA
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000147
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 8:00 pm
Charges:
OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT ~ OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
AKERS, EDWARD
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000146
Release Date:
02-19-2021 – 5:00 pm
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 5:19 pm
Charges:
IC 35-43-2-2(B)MA ~ CRIMINAL TRESPASS
ALBERTSON, STEPHANIE
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000145
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 5:11 pm
Charges:
IC 35-42-4-3(A)(1)FL1 ~ CHILD MOLEST – COMMITTED BY PERSON AT LEAST 21
IC 35-46-1-4(A)FL6 ~ NEGLECT OF A DEPENDENT; DEF. PLACES DEPENDENT IN SITUATION THAT ENDANGERS THE
 
Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
SMITH, RYAN
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000144
Release Date:
02-20-2021 – 1:30 am
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 2:32 am
Charges:
FAILURE TO COMPLY ~ FAILURE TO COMPLY
AKERS, EDWARD
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000146
Release Date:
02-19-2021 – 5:00 pm
Booking Date:
02-19-2021 – 5:19 pm
Charges:
IC 35-43-2-2(B)MA ~ CRIMINAL TRESPASS
LONG, BERARTON
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2020-001170
Release Date:
02-19-2021 – 10:15 am
Booking Date:
12-29-2020 – 1:26 am
Charges:
IC 35-44.1-3-5(B)FL5 ~ TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DEADLY WEAPON OR CELL PHON
IC 35-44.1-2-3(C)FL6 ~ FALSE INFORMING
IC 35-44.1-2-2(FL6) ~ OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
IC 35-48-4-8.3(A)MA ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
16-42-19-13 ~ POSSESSION OR USE OF LEGEND DRUG
IC 35-43-5-3.5(A)FL6 ~ IDENTITY DECEPTION
IC 9-24-18-1 ~ OPERATOR NEVER LICENSED
IC 35-44.1-3-5(B)FL5 ~ TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DEADLY WEAPON OR CELL PHON
OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT ~ OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
NEACE, WILLIAM
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2019-001209
Release Date:
02-19-2021 – 7:30 am
Booking Date:
10-08-2019 – 7:21 pm
Charges:
IC 35-44.1-3-4(A)FL6 ~ ESCAPE — FLEES FROM LAWFUL DETENTION
IC 35-48-4-1.1(C)FL4 ~ DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE – AT LEAST ONE GRAM LT FIVE GRAMS
IC 35-48-4-5(FL6) ~ DEALING IN A COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE
FAILURE TO COMPLY ~ FAILURE TO COMPLY

Washington County Inmate Roster – 2-20-21

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February 20

City of Salem Police Department

Jade Allen Jones, 26, Jeffersonville

  • Battery – by bodily waste
  • Criminal Mischief
  • Operating a vehicle while intoxicated

February 19

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

Michelle Lynne Brennan, 32, Campbellsburg

  • Battery or battery by bodily waste (BBW) resulting in serious bodily injury
  • Resisting law enforcement
  • Interference with the reporting of a crime

Brereton Ross Long, 27, Scottsburg

  • (Warrant) Violation of Terms and Conditions of Bond

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Harshfield, 67, of Corydon

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Sandra Kay “Sandy” Harshfield, 67, of Corydon, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

She was born on August 21, 1953, in Salem, Indiana. Sandy was a nurse practitioner and Professor of Pediatrics at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, formerly taught at Spencerian College and at the University of Louisville, worked as a nurse at Kosair Children’s Hospital and was a member of IBRA (International Barrel Racing Association) and KMWBRA (Kentucky Men’s
and Women’s Barrel Racing Association).

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald R. Wills; her husband, James E. “Jim” Harshfield; her step-grandson, Steven Summers; and her step great-granddaughters, Marissa and Brynlee Summers.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Jane Wiseman Atkins (Ray Atkins) of Clarksville, Indiana; her son, Donald E. Harshfield (Victoria) of Lanesville, Indiana; her daughter, Crystal S. Petit of Jacksonville, North Carolina; her step-son, James D. Harshfield (Keri) of Corydon; her step daughter, Dawn D.
Summers (Steve) of New Middletown, Indiana; her brothers, Carter L. Wills of Salem, Indiana and
Donnie R. Wills (Teresa) of Fredericksburg, Indiana; her grandchildren, Ethan and Kira Petit; and her
step-grandchildren, Lindsey and Madison Summers, and David, Sam, Luke and Isabelle Harshfield.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Rev. Mark Lindsey will officiate. Burial will be in Pfrimmer’s Chapel Cemetery near Corydon.

Visitation will be from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Norton Children’s Hospital at
https://nortonchildrens.com/donate or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org/donate.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Baker, Curtis Bumm, Kevin Isham, Alfie Sanders, Austin Sanders, and Steve
Summers.

Eleven Boats Destroyed in Fire at Patoka Lake

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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fire that damaged or destroyed twenty-two boats at Hoosier Hills Marina located at Patoka Lake.

At approximately 8:45 a.m., smoke from a boat in the “A” dock was observed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshalls Office. No injuries were reported.

During the initial investigation, it was determined that after the fire started efforts were made by Hoosier Hill Marina staff to put out the fire.  Two boats were moved from the docks, creating a fire break.

The marina is closed at this time while fire crews continue to monitor for potential hot spots.  Staff from the marina are working to contact the affected boat owners.

Responding agencies included the Celestine Fire Department, Schnellville Fire Department, Dubois Fire Department, Memorial EMS, Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Dubois County Dispatch Center, Indiana State Police, Army Core of Engineers, IDEM and the State Fire Marshals Office.

Ernest Eugene Harris, 53, of Milltown

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Ernest Eugene Harris, 53, of Milltown, Indiana died on February 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 6, 1967 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to Helena (Ford) Harris and the late John Coolidge Harris.  He married Tracey J. (Thompson) Harris on July 7, 2007.

He was an electrician for Starlight Electric Company in Crestwood, Kentucky.  He was a United States Army and Navy Veteran and was of the Christian Faith.

He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Stephanie Saulsberry; brothers:  James William and John Jr. Harris; and a sister, Sallie Ann Harris Beach.

He is survived by his wife:  Tracey J. (Thompson) Harris of Milltown, Indiana; his mother:  Helena (Ford) Harris of Louisville, Kentucky; sons:  Quentin Harris of Madison, Indiana and Jaxon Harris of Milltown, Indiana; daughter:  Madalyn Harris of Milltown, Indiana; step-daughters:  Kaitlyn Farnsley (Dylan) of Pekin, Indiana and Kacie Jordan of Clarksville, Indiana; a brother, Rev. Luther Harris of Shelbyville, Kentucky; sisters:  Laura Prentice (Rev. Augustus) of Louisville, Kentucky and Vickie L. Harris of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren:  Emma, Mason, and Charlotte Farnsley.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.

Helping home-based vendors reach more Hoosiers

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Indiana is home to thousands of Hoosiers who make their living by selling homegrown, homemade, and locally produced goods. Home-based vendors make everything from baked goods to honey, jams, and jellies. Right now, they can only sell their products at farmers’ markets and roadside stands, which limits their customer base and timeframe. To help them expand and succeed, I am authoring legislation this session so home-based vendors can sell their goods in person, remotely, or through a third party. 

House Bill 1103 would open more avenues for home-based vendors to sell their products directly, online, or through a third-party vendor like a delivery service, retail shop, or grocery store. Vendors would be able to sell shelf-stable, non-hazardous goods and items such as baked goods, whole, and uncut fruits and vegetables, tree nuts and legumes, and syrups. The Indiana Department of Health, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, industry groups, and food safety experts would also provide lawmakers with recommendations for expanding what home-based vendors could sell through these new avenues.

These changes will provide home-based vendors across the state more opportunities to connect with consumers, who are also demanding more locally sourced and produced goods. This is also a great opportunity to keep our hard-earned, Hoosier dollars in our communities.

House Bill 1103 recently passed out of the House of Representatives and is now on its way to the Senate for further consideration. As the demand for locally made products continues to increase, this is a common-sense bill benefiting Hoosier producers and consumers across the state. Small businesses, such as our home-based vendors, are critical to our state’s and local communities’ economic health. To connect with more Hoosier vendors and small businesses, visit indianagrown.org or marketwagon.com.

Kermit Cornett, Sr., age 77 of Salem

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Kermit Cornett, Sr., age 77 of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 11:52 am, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.

Born January 27, 1944, in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Lillie (Gay), Cornett.

He was a retired Logger, a member of Faith Baptist Church, and had been a resident of Washington County for the past 61 years, formerly of Manchester, Kentucky.

On November 20, 1993 he married Judy (Shopher) Cornett, who survives.

Also surviving are: 3 Sons: Kermit Cornett Jr. of Medora, Johnny Cornett of Salem and Jeff Cornett of Brownstown; Daughter: Toby Jo Peacock of Austin; 2 Brothers: Wilson and Clyde Cornett of Salem; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Claby and Irvin Cornett, 1
grandson: Jason Cornett and 1 great-granddaughter.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and after 10 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Walnut Ridge Cemetery Association
C/O Harriet Bower
1741 Alexander Avenue
Salem, Indiana 47167

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapons Charges

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A traffic stop on Thursday afternoon ended with the arrest of both the driver and passenger on drug and weapons charges. 

Around 3:45 Thursday afternoon, Trooper Clay Boley stopped a driver for failing to signal his turn and having an obscured license plate.

After stopping the car, Trooper Boley learned that the driver, Dustin Todd Shackleford, 39, Henryville, Indiana, was wanted out of Clark County for an Invasion of Privacy charge.

As Shackelford was detained, Trooper Boley also learned of a firearm in Shacklefords’ backpack.     

As a result of the investigation, Trooper Boley conducted a vehicle search.

During the search, over 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine was located in a purse belonging to the passenger, Lara Lee Gater, 31, of New Albany.

Digital scales, unused plastic bags, pills, and paraphernalia were also located. Both Gater and Shackleford had firearms in their possession.  

Shackleford and Gater were arrested on the following charges:

Lara Lee Gater:

  • Dealing in Methamphetamine over 10 grams with a firearm – Level 2 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
  • Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia – C Misdemeanor

Dustin Todd Shackleford: 

  • Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon – Level 5 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia – C Misdemeanor
  • Warrant Service: Invasion of Privacy – A Misdemeanor

Trooper Boley was assisted by officers from the Charlestown Police Department.

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