Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Several Drug Offenders Recently...Dealing and Possession of Illegal Drugs in Scott County remains a TOP ENFORCEMENT PRIORITY of the Scott County Sheriffs Office

Scott County- On February 19th (Thursday), Sheriff's Deputies were on patrol in the City of Scottsburg. At approximately 10:10 pm, a traffic stop was conducted on Cherry Street, where the vehicle driver, identified as Amanda Goodin, 43, of Scottsburg, and her passenger, identified as Debra Smith, 56, also of Scottsburg, were both subsequently arrested for numerous drug charges. Deputies located Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and various drug paraphernalia during the investigation at the scene. Goodin and Smith were both arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail, where they remain. Goodin was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. Smith was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine over 10 Grams, Possession of Methamphetamine over 10 Grams, Possession of Marijuana, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia.  

On February 21st (Saturday), Sheriff's Deputies were again on patrol in the City of Scottsburg when a vehicle stop was conducted for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Bruce W. Napier, 67, of Scottsburg was subsequently arrested for drug violations after deputies located Methamphetamine and Marijuana during the roadside investigation.   

Sheriff Goodin praised the deputies... "This is all about keeping the citizens of Scott County safe...what initially began as minor traffic offense investigations resulted in deputies making arrests for serious drug violations. Your deputies continue to work hard to keep you safe, and I am grateful for their efforts".     

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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.