A tip leads the Indiana State Police to arrest three on Meth charges, including dealing in the drug.
Sunday at approximately 6:30 pm, Trooper Kyle Taylor and Trooper Tyler Matthew, along with Austin City Police, arrived at 44 Rural Street in Austin after receiving an anonymous tip about possible drug activity at that address.
During the course of the Trooper’s investigation, consent was given for a search of the residence, and as a result of the search Troopers located over 18 grams of methamphetamine along with marijuana, syringes, and paraphernalia.
As a result of their investigation the following were arrested and remanded into the custody of the Scott County Jail.
Gilbert Sizemore, 40, Austin, Indiana: Dealing in Methamphetamine at least 10 grams – Level 2 Felony,Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 felony, Unlawful Possession of Syringe – Level 6 felony,Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 felony, Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor.
Charly Young, 22, and Elizabeth Hardcastle, 26, both of Austin: Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Syringe – Level 6 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony.
Two from Southern Indiana were arrested yesterday morning on Meth charges.
Arrested and charged were:
Christopher P. Welch, 40, Clarksville, Indiana and Jessica M. Staser, 39, New Albany, Indiana: Dealing in Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony, Possession of a Narcotic Drug – Level 6 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony, Possession of Marijuana – B Misdemeanor, Possession of Paraphernalia – C Misdemeanor.
Staser was additionally charged with Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony.
On February 18, 2019, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Trooper Nathan Newton was patrolling in the area of SR64 and Spring Meadows Road in New Salisbury, Indiana when he observed a red 2006 Nissan Sentra disregard a stop sign and drive left of center.
Trooper Newton stopped the vehicle for the violations and soon determined that further investigation would be needed, requesting the assistance of Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies O’Sullivan, Banet and Minton as well as Georgetown Officer, Sgt. Charlie Morgan and his assigned K9 Partner, “Felony”.
K9 Felony alerted on the vehicle and a subsequent search uncovered just under a quarter pound of suspected methamphetamine. Officers also found heroin, pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The driver and passenger were both arrested on the following charges, and remanded into the custody of the Harrison County Jail.
Due to lack of information from various sources, there was an error with a story reported on wslmradio.com last week regarding fines allegedly owed by Hanson Aggregates.
Due to continued litigation and motions filed by Hanson Aggregates, the potential fines we reported from the DNR Notice of Violation have not been levied against Hanson at this time.
“Your article failed to report that Hanson filed an administrative appeal that challenged the Notice of Violation (NOV) that DNR issued in 2017,” wrote local attorney John Mead, who represents Hanson Aggregates. “Litigation over the administrative appeal continues. Per the terms of the NOV, the filing of the administrative appeal renders that NOV still and not effective; thus, contrary to the statements in the article, Hanson does not owe $489,000. No such fine has been levied.”
“Hanson will continuously and vigorously defend its interests against the DNR’s NOV, and will otherwise comment no further on this active litigation,” wrote Mead.
WSLM regrets the error and had no malice in the erroneous reporting from the DNR document.
The Salem Lady Lions won back to back sectional titles in 2017 and 2018 as well as won the Class 3A Regional Title and competed last night for a Semi-State Title in Jasper.
In fact the Lady Lions had an undefeated season in regular play except for a non-conference game with 4A Jeffersonville that ended in a 56-49 loss.
The Lady Lions also dropped two holiday tournament games to Dixie Heights, Kentucky team by one point, 50-49 and to the Monroe Central Golden Bears, 42-35.
The fourth loss came in Saturday’s Semi-Final game with the Benton Central Bisons, 48-34.
The Lady Lions had a stellar season and here are their games for you to listen to and enjoy.
Join WSLM for the LIVE broadcast with Matt Abbott and Richie Collins as they provide the play-by-play, color and stats for this historic game for the Salem Lady Lions.
Tune in about 6p for the pre-game show and 6:30p for the tipoff.
The Evansville District All Crimes Policing (A.C.P.) squad seized over 8 pounds of pot and almost 1.5 pounds of Meth in 2018.
The ACP aggressively focuses on criminal activity and apprehending suspects involved in illegal activity.
The A.C.P. squad consists of five troopers, a K-9 and their supervising sergeant. Evansville District Commander Lieutenant Brian Bailey created this special squad three years ago to conduct criminal patrols for drug activity and other crimes throughout the district.
They work closely with the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Indiana State Parole and local law enforcement agencies on drug investigations.
The squad also assists other agencies with tracking down and apprehending wanted fugitives within the Evansville District.
2018 Activity:
Traffic Contacts (Citations and Warnings): 4,331
Driving While Intoxicated Arrests: 35
Criminal Defendants Arrested: 378
Felony Arrests: 285
Misdemeanor Arrests: 636
Several other highlights throughout 2018 include:
Discovered a high grade marijuana distribution ring in the Princeton and Evansville area, which lead to 20 criminal defendants and the seizure of more than two pounds of marijuana. A shipment of marijuana was being shipped into our area weekly from California. This investigation continues.
Seized 649 grams of methamphetamine. (1.49 pounds)
Seized 3,772 grams of marijuana. (8.3 pounds)
Seized heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, K2 and controlled substances.
Arrested 8 individuals for dealing narcotics.
Recovered two stolen vehicles.
Assisted in the arrest of two murder suspects.
10 criminal apprehensions by the K-9 unit, including tracking and numerous building searches.
Over 50 school appearances/programs.
The A.C.P. Squad consists of the following troopers:
