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Operation "Jive Turkey" Makes Three Arrests at Two Different Locations, Seizing Nearly $6,000 in Cash and over Five Grams of Methamphetamine, Controlled Substances Scheduled I, II III and/or IV, Needles and Other Drug Paraphernalia (Four other recen

11/25/2020

Scott County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jerry Goodin

News Release

 

111 South First Street                                           Date 11/25/2020

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

 

Immediate Release

 

Operation "Jive Turkey" Makes Three Arrests at Two Different Locations, Seizing Nearly $6,000 in Cash and over Five Grams of Methamphetamine, Controlled Substances Scheduled I, II III and/or IV, Needles and Other Drug Paraphernalia

(Four other recent arrests also listed below)

Scott County- Yesterday evening, deputies with the Scott County Sheriff's Office descended on two different locations in Scottsburg following up on drug activity tips. The first arrest started with an investigation by Detective Jacklyn Shofner for allegations of Domestic Battery and Intimidation.  Her investigation led to the case being submitted to the Scott County Prosecutor's Office where an arrest warrant for Domestic Battery and Intimidation was issued for David Zollman, 29, of Scottsburg. When the warrant was issued, First Sergeant John Hartman and Deputy John Smith made contact with David Zollman at his residence in Scottsburg on West Lake Road and placed him under arrest for the outstanding arrest warrant. Acting on neighbors tips about the residence deputies began investigating further. David Zollman also received additional charges for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III and/or IV Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

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A few hours later, First Sergeant John Hartman, Corporal Johnney Coomer, Detective Paul Clute, Deputies John Smith, Nate Love and a detective with the Scottsburg City Police Department went to a local motel as a result of a complaint of alleged illegal drug use and activity. 

Upon arrival the room was searched which led to the arrest of two people on drug related charges.  George Boyle, 38, of Scottsburg was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Visiting a Common Nuisance.  Destiny Hodge, 20, of Crothersville, IN, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

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Deputies wanted to send a strong statement on the eve of Thanksgiving that drug related crimes will be vigorously investigated when the tips come in.  

Sheriff Goodin stated from quarantine that, "even though the pandemic has hit Scott County and the Thanksgiving Holidays are here, drug offenders need not think deputies are standing back. I continue to be humbled by the absolute commitment our deputies have to making Scott County a safer place."

 

 

Four Other Recent Cases/Arrests by Deputies:

 

On November 17, 2020, Brent Baker 31, of Austin was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant by the Austin Police Department.  This warrant stemmed from an investigation conducted by Detective Paul Clute of the Scott County Sheriff's Office where Brent Baker was charged with Dealing in a Schedule I, II or III Controlled Substance at least one gram but Less Than 5 Grams, Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of a Syringe. 

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On November 23, 2020, First Sergeant John Hartman checked a suspicious male walking in rural Scott County.  An investigation led to the arrest of Kenneth Taylor, 30, of Nabb, IN, for Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession or use of a Legend Drug or Precursor Prior, Public Intoxication and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

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On November 23, 2020, First Sergeant John Hartman attempted to make a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  The driver of the vehicle refused to stop causing a vehicle pursuit.  Shortly thereafter the vehicle struck a guardrail and the driver fled on foot.  First Sergeant Hartman was assisted by the Scottsburg City Police and the Indiana State Police with eventually finding the driver identified as David Ross, 36, of Underwood, IN, who was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement Using a Vehicle, Resisting Law Enforcement on Foot, Operator Never Licensed, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident and Reckless Driving.  

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On November 24, 2020, First Sergeant John Hartman and Deputies John Smith and Nate Love went to an address in Scottsburg in an attempt to serve an outstanding arrest warrant.  Upon arrival Andrew Hansrote, 25, of Scottsburg was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant for Resisting Law Enforcement and Public Intoxication. 

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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.