Franklin County, IN — Two men are facing several drug-related charges after Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant late last week at a home on St. Mary’s Road.
44-year-old John McNabb of Brookville and 43-year-old Mark Hinson of Liberty were arrested after deputies allegedly found suspected heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia at the home.
McNabb was initially charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of a Syringe (all Level 6 felonies), Possession of Marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), and Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor).
He was lodged in the Franklin County Security Center in lieu of a $2,055.00 bond and is awaiting his initial hearing.
Hinson was initially charged with Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Marijuana (both Class B misdemeanors), and Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor).
He was lodged in the Franklin County Security Center where he was subsequently released on his own recognizance and is awaiting his initial court appearance.
If convicted of a Level 6 felony, McNabb could receive up to two and a half years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
If convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, Hinson could receive up to 180 days in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
The case is still under investigation.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Brookville Police Department.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the preliminary charges are for booking and bail purposes only. Once the investigation is completed, deputies will forward their findings to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of what, if any, formal charges will be filed.
