Scott County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Jerry Goodin

News Release

 

111 South First Street                                                                   Date 04/17/2019

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

 

Immediate Release

 

Do Not Bring Your Poison To Scott County

Scott County-On April 16, 2019 Deputies Joe Baker and Phil Thomas were conducting a drug investigation that led to the parking lot of a local business in Scottsburg. As Deputy Baker and Thomas closed in on the alleged drug deal taking place one of the suspects fled on foot and was apprehended by Deputy Thomas. Two others involved were taken into custody by Deputy Baker.

Deputies were assisted by the Scottsburg City Police Department and the Austin City Police Department.

Deputy Baker seized over $500.00 in US Currency, over four grams of a crystal substance, a small amount of pills and an additional illegal controlled substance.

Jason Wesson, 42, of Scottsburg was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Law Enforcement, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. (Person who fled).

Adrian Price, 38, of Clarksville was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

Linda Needler, 43, of Clarksville was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV Controlled Substance, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

 

 

 

             

 

           

 

 

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

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