Decatur County, IN — On April 28, 2021, at approximately 1:00 pm, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Greensburg Police Department and the Decatur County Probation department, served two search warrants, simultaneously, leading to the arrest of multiple individuals. The search warrant executed at an address in Greensburg led to the arrest of Jeremy Collins, age 33, for carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor. Kurtis Cupp, age 24, was also arrested at this address for carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor, and a subsequent charge of trafficking with an inmate, a level 5 felony.
The second search warrant, executed at an address in the Southwest portion of Decatur County, led to the arrest of Stacy Hess, age 39, for Dealing in Methamphetamine, a level 2 felony, possession of Methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, a level 6 felony, and possession of Marijuana, and class A Misdemeanor. Kyle Shields, age 37, was also arrested at this address for possession of Methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, a level 6 felony, possession of Marijuana, a class A misdemeanor, and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony.
All arrested parties were taken into custody, without incident. The search warrants stemmed from a prior, ongoing investigation. Currently, Hess, Cupp, and Shields all remain in custody at the Decatur County Detention Center. Collins was released on bond and all have pending court hearings through Decatur County.
Agencies involved included the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Communications Center, Decatur County Prosecutor’s Office, Greensburg Police Department, the Decatur County Court Services Probation Department, and TDS wrecker.
All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
(Decatur County Sheriff’s Office press release)
