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Scott County Sheriff's Deputies Busy over the Weekend

12/16/2025

Scott County Sheriff's Deputies Busy over the Weekend...Inclement Weather Crashes and Slide Offs didn't hinder Criminal Enforcement Efforts with Eleven People Arrested on Various Charges

Scott County- Over the weekend in Scott County, Sheriff's Deputies tirelessly patrolled local roadways keeping motorist safe, working multiple vehicle crashes/slide offs while simultaneously keeping the pressure on criminals, (Eleven Arrests), who haven't got the word "you are not welcome here".

The following arrests were made over the weekend.

Dekerion M. Thompson, 28, of Louisville, Kentucky was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.

DEKERION THOMPSON

Rhonda K. Campbell, 56, of Deputy, Indiana was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.

RHONDA CAMPBELL 1

Crystal D. Barger, 42, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested on Warrants for Possession of Methamphetamine and for the Unlawful Possession of a Syringe.

CRYSTAL BARGER

Jian C. Chen, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky was arrested on multiple Warrants for Theft, Check Fraud, Counterfeiting, and Forgery.

JIAN CHEN

Ashley M. McIntosh, 35, of Austin, Indiana was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Obstruction of Justice, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Unlawful Possession of a Syringe.

ASHLEY MCINTOSH

James T. Pedigo, 47, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order, and for new charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

james pedigo

Vanessa L. Tillett, 36, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested on two (2) Warrants for Failure to Appear in Court.

VANESSA TILLETT

Michael A. Doyle, 38, of Lexington, Indiana was arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Felon.

MICHAEL DOYLE 2

Harold M. Kemp, 52, of Underwood, Indiana was arrested on a Warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, and Possession of Marijuana.

HAROLD KEMP 2

James L. Higdon, 69, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Operating a Motor Vehicle while never Licensed, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

JAMES HIGDON

James H. Casey, 56, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

JAMES CASEY        

Sheriff Goodin continued to praise the deputies, "this is the reason Scott County is considered one of the safest counties in Indiana and I am completely humbled by their efforts". "This is all about keeping the citizens of Scott County safe. Your deputies continue to perfect the Community Oriented Policing model".                                    

              

 

 

 

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Contact Sheriff Jerry Goodin at Scott County Sheriff's Office (812)752-8400.

 

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.