To Be Perfectly Clear...Drugs = Jail in Scott County

Scott County-On March 17th, Detective Lieutenant John Hartman prepared a search warrant that was served on a residence in southern Scott County where illegal drug activity was taking place, based upon another "tip" from a citizen. Upon execution of the search warrant, Scott County Sheriff's Deputies located and seized contraband, drugs, and weapons resulting in the arrest of the following defendants;

Harold "Matt" Kemp, 48 of Bedford, KY was arrested for Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.                        

Rachel Barger, 42 of Scottsburg, IN was arrested for Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Jordan Andrew Justice, 23, Scottsburg, IN was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

 

                                         

On March 23rd at approximately 12:12am, First Sergeant Johnney Coomer responded to an address on East Crothersville Road in northern Scott County to further investigate a crash that happened earlier on I-65 in Scott County.  Upon arrival at the residence, First Sergeant Coomer made contact with multiple individuals who he suspected were under the influence of a mind altering drug and furthermore observed in plain view various drugs and paraphernalia. First Sergeant Coomer immediately began a criminal investigation resulting in the seizure of the aforementioned items, a hand gun, methamphetamine, and syringes. Sheriff Goodin advised the following regarding this criminal intervention..."First Sergeant Coomer did exactly what I expect of a great Deputy...he arrived on scene to conduct a vehicle crash investigation and when he observed far more than that, he changed gears, taking immediate enforcement action against those he observed who were involved with illegal narcotics. This is another example of how we together are making Scott County the safest community in America.  Not only are Deputies arresting the offenders on the street, our Deputy Jailers are offering services and classes to our inmates.  These services and classes provide a path for our inmates to get clean while simultaneously receiving their high school equivalency diploma, substance abuse treatment, spiritual involvement with numerous church groups and association with peer support groups such as Thrive. To say I am proud of the services we provide is an understatement".

Arrested at the scene were the following;

Adam Spicer, 28 of Madison, IN was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance and Dealing in Methamphetamine.

Jeremy Gibson, 31 of Austin, IN was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance.

Barnus Combs, 52 of Austin, IN was arrested for Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of a Syringe.

James Winchester, 23 of Austin, IN was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Handgun Without a License and Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug.

Logan Roger, 25 of Brownstown IN was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug.

Renee Collins, 23 of Austin IN was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

NOTE:  If you have information to provide that would assist the Scott County Sheriff's Office making our community safer, please call 812-752-5550.  You can remain anonymous...together, we are making a difference.

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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.