Two Evansville men were arrested after an active meth lab was found in an east side home Wednesday afternoon. 

Investigators from the Meth Suppression Unit went to 11 S. Welworth after receiving a tip that 20 year old Christopher Thomas was manufacturing meth at the house. As officers pulled up to the house, they saw several people arguing in the front yard. 

When the investigators tried to intervene, Thomas fled from them. Several other people were detained, including the homeowner, 37 year old Jasen Yoder. While officers were searching for Thomas, a resident in the 200 block of S. Thomas called 911 about a man in their garage. Officers arrived and found Thomas hiding in a trash can in the garage. He was arrested after a brief struggle. 

During the investigation at the house on Welworth, officers found an active one-pot meth lab and other items commonly used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Yoder told officers his two children lived with him in the home, but were with a grandparent at the time. CPS was notified and the Grandparent kept the children. 

Thomas was arrested for Manufacturing Meth and Resisting Law Enforcement. Yoder was arrested for Manufacturing Meth and Neglect of Dependent.


SOURCE: Evansville Police Department - Nixle

Evansville Police and Fire responded to a fire in a townhome in the 4500 block of 4th Ave at 10:40 this morning. The townhome is in the North Park Apartment complex. Firefighters put out the fire and saw items in the townhome that indicated an active lab had been inside when the fire happened. Members of the Meth Suppression Unit responded and dismantled an active lab and removed remnants of an exploded lab. 

Two men were in the home when the explosion happened. Both were taken to Deaconess Hospital for injuries they received during the incident. One of the men suffered burns and the other was treated for a broken arm he received while trying to put out the fire. 

The suspects will be arrested when they are released from the hospital. They are 47 year old SHANE MEMMER and 42 year old SCOTT WOLF, both of Evansville.

SOURCE: Evansville Police Department News Release

Gibson County – Wednesday afternoon, March 27, Indiana State Police and the US Marshal’s Service were actively searching for George Smith, 31, and Ashley Holeman, 22, both from Princeton. Felony warrants had been issued for both of them for manufacturing meth and several other drug offenses in Gibson County. 

At approximately 2:15 p.m., officers received information they were staying at a residence located at 721 South Hart Street in Princeton. When officers arrived they were greeted at the door by the homeowner. Master Trooper Kevin Waters called for Smith and Holeman to come to the door or he would send his K-9, Andy, inside the residence. Within seconds, Smith and Holeman walked out from a bedroom and were taken into custody without incident. 

When officers searched Smith they found a black pouch that contained a small amount of marijuana and a corner baggie containing meth. While inside the residence troopers detected an odor of marijuana. Troopers searched the residence and found drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana under a couch cushion. The homeowner, Jacquelyn McInnis, 33, was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. 

Smith and Holeman were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. 

ARRESTED AND CHARGES: 
• George Smith, 31, 1121 SE Seminary Street, Princeton, IN 
• Ashley Holeman, 22, 3211 West Birch Street, Apt. 78, Princeton, IN 
1. Manufacturing Meth, Class B Felony (Warrant) 
2. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony (Warrant) 
3. Possession of Precursors, Class D Felony (Warrant) 
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor (Warrant) 

New Charges for Smith: 
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony 
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor 
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor 

New Charges for Holeman: 
1. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor 
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor 

Learn to identify materials used to make methamphetamine.

Can you spot ingredients used to make methamphetamine? Do you know what to do if you suspect someone is making meth? Officials with the Evansville Police Department Meth Suppression Unit will conduct a presentation on identifying meth-making materials and reporting illegal meth production during the Traveling City Hall meeting Wednesday, March 27, at Red Bank Branch Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a welcome by Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and introduction of city department heads and elected officials. Following a brief presentation on meth, residents will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Mayor and other government officials to talk about specific issues or simply discuss the status of our community. The meeting ends at 7 p.m.

The next Traveling City Hall meeting will be Wednesday, April 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Potter’s Wheel, 333 Jefferson Ave.


SOURCE: www.evansville.in.gov

Knox County – Thursday afternoon, March 7, Indiana State Police searched the Vincennes area for Shane Burke, 38, of Vincennes, after obtaining information a felony warrant had been issued for his arrest for failing to appear in Lawrence County, Illinois, for possession of methamphetamine and a controlled substance. 

At approximately 6:30 p.m. yesterday evening, troopers received information Burke was at a residence located at 429 North 3rd Street, Apartment 2, Vincennes. When troopers arrived at the residence the homeowner answered the door. A quick search of the apartment was conducted and troopers found Burke and his girlfriend, Stephanie Snider, 21, in one of the bedrooms. Troopers also found meth, drug paraphernalia and 18 used syringes. Burke and Snider were arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The homeowner was not arrested. 

ARRESTED AND CHARGES: 
• Shane L. Burke, 38, 1002 Dubois Street, Vincennes, IN 
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony 
2. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor 
3. Warrant – Failure to Appear for Possession of Meth and a Controlled Substance 
(Lawrence County, Illinois) 

• Stephanie Snider, 21, 1002 Dubois Street, Vincennes, IN 
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony 
2. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor 

Arresting Officers: Trooper Doug Francis and Trooper Paul Stolz, Indiana State Police 


SOURCE: Indiana State Police - Nixle

Daviess County: Last night members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service, Indiana State Police, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Washington City Police Department went to 17 Coronado Drive in Washington to serve an arrest warrant. Officers received information that James E. Choate II, 43, Vincennes, who was wanted on warrants out of Pike County, was at the address which belongs to Choates' brother. Officers arrived at approximately 8:00 to serve the warrant. Officers located Choate and two other people Adam L. Conger, 26, Washington and Angela M. Stapleton, 36, Washington inside the residence. Also while inside the residence officers located precursors for manufacturing methamphetamine. 

All three suspects were taken into custody and the Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab team was called assist with the meth lab materials. 

Arrested and Charges: 
James E. Choate II, 43 
135 N 8th Vincennes, IN 47591 
1. Manufacturing Methamphetamine 
2. Escape from Work Release 
3. Possession of Methamphetamine 
4. Resisting Law Enforcement 
5. Possession Of Precursors with intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine 
6. Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance 
7. Obstruction of Justice 
8. Possession of Hypodermic Syringe 
9. Visiting a Common Nuisance 

Adam L. Conger, 26 
8 E Hefron Street, Washington, IN 47501 
and Angela M. Stapleton, 36 
106B NE 20th, Washington, IN 47501 
1. Possession of Hypodermic Syringe 
2. Visiting a Common Nuisance 
3. Possession Of Precursors with intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine 

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

Members of the Vanderburgh County Joint Narcotics Task Force arrested two Evansville men on Meth related charges after acting on an anonymous tip. 

Investigators received information that meth was being manufactured at 1808 Van Bibber. Investigators went to home and spoke with 24 year old NATHAN KIRBY and 32 year old ALVIN GRISBY. Investigators were denied entry into the home, but had probable cause to obtain a search warrant. 

While serving the search warrant, many items were located that indicated meth was being manufactured inside the house. The items included stripped down lithium batteries, starter fluid, pseudoephedrine packs, and other chemicals needed to make meth. No active labs were found. 

KIRBY and GRISBY were both arrested on Manufacturing Methamphetamine charges. 


SOURCE: Evansville Police Department

Investigators with the Joint Task Force arrested 46 year old JAMES BURRIS on Meth related charges after serving a search warrant at his home at 1527 Monroe Ave. 

During the investigation, over $7,000 and 7.2 grams of crystal meth was seized. Many items consistent with dealing narcotics were also seized.

BURRIS was arrested for Dealing Meth and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.


SOURCE: Evansville Police Department

Knox County – Indiana State Police Special Investigations Detective Chris Cecil initiated a criminal investigation on August 21st after receiving information that Anthony Gene Childers, 25, of Vincennes, allegedly had child pornographic images on a computer he pawned earlier in the year.

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the Indiana State Police and Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force determined Childers had possessed hundreds of images depicting child pornography on his computer before pawning it at Piggy Banc Pawn Shop in Vincennes.

Wednesday morning, August 29th, members of the Indiana State Police, Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Vincennes Police and Knox County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at Childers residence located at 621 North 6th Street, Apartment 2, in Vincennes. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators discovered an active meth lab, a small amount of meth and numerous used one-pot meth labs. Troopers arrested Childers and his girlfriend, Jennifer Abel, 32, of Vincennes. They are both currently being held on bond in the Knox County Jail. The investigation is continuing.

ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• Anthony Gene Childers, 25, 621 North 6th Street, Apartment 2, Vincennes, IN
1. Possession of Child Pornography, Class D Felony
2. Manufacturing Meth, Class A Felony
3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony

• Jennifer Abel, 32, 903 North 13th Street, Vincennes, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth, Class A Felony
2. Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class A Misdemeanor

Investigating Officers: Detective Chris Cecil and Detective Sergeant Tim Keller, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Vincennes Police and Knox County Sheriff’s Department 


SOURCE: Indiana State Police

COMMUNITY NOTICE:
Substance Abuse Council of Vanderburgh County Presents: "The Ice That Burns" - Community Strategy for Combating Methamphetamine. 

Friday, September 7, 2012 9:00am until 4:00pm. 

The Substance Abuse of Vanderburgh County would like to invite community members to attend "The Ice That Burns" A Community Strategy on Combating Methamphetamine. Terry Stinson, MS, CPS, ICPS, prevention specialist with RiverValley Behavioral Health Regional Prevention Center and Gary Hall, M.Ed., CPS, ICPS, senior director with RiverValley Behavioral Health Regional Prevention Center will be presenting this community based training they developed to help equip all who attend to use the best strategies for reducing methamphetamine related problems in our community. 

Admission is $25 per person with registration and a continental breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register please contact Laura Hatfield with the Substance Abuse Council of Vanderburgh County
 at 812.422.0626.