Scott County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jerry Goodin

News Release

 

111 South First Street                                           Date 01/20/2021

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

 

Immediate Release

 

More Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff's Office

Scott County-On January 19, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman went to an address in rural Scott County in an attempt to serve an outstanding arrest warrant.  Upon arrival Misty Sanchez, 43, of Scottsburg was arrested on an outstanding out of county arrest warrant. 

 

On January 19, 2021, Deputy Josh Juliot responded to rural Scott County for a report of a stolen vehicle out of Jefferson County being at a residence.  Deputy Juliot responded to the address with the assistance of Chief Deputy Toby Deaton, First Sergeant John Hartman, Deputy John Smith and a Sergeant with the Indiana State Police.  Upon arrival the suspect vehicle was located which resulted in a foot pursuit and an arrest.  William Melton, 34, of Madison, IN, was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Comply and received additional charges of Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Law Enforcement and Battery that Results in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official. 

 

On January 19, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to an address in rural Scott County for a report of trespassing.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Thomas Harris, 46, of Scottsburg for Criminal Trespass. 

 

On January 19, 2021, Deputy Skylar Thompson conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  An investigation led to the arrest of Jeffery Combs, 34, of Austin for Possession of Methamphetamine At Least 10 Grams but Less Than 28 Grams, Dealing in Methamphetamine At Least 10 Grams, Possession of Paraphernalia and Driving While Suspended Prior. Deputy Thompson was assisted by First Sergeant John Hartman.  

 

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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.