(Versailles, IN) – An extensive, months-long, multi-agency investigation led by troopers from Indiana State Police Versailles Post has resulted in the disruption of a major drug network in Southeastern Indiana.
The proactive effort, targeting drug distribution primarily in Switzerland County, led to the arrests of 18 people.
Charges filed are primarily related to dealing and possession of methamphetamine.
Several suspects are facing Level 2 felony dealing charges.
The people who have been charged in this investigation are:
Wayne Cochran, age 43, Patriot, Indiana
Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor.
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.
Randy Wallace, age 44, Cleves, Ohio
Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony
False Identity Statement, Class A Misd.
Laicee Houglin, age 27, Independence, KY
Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
False Identity Statement, Class A Misd.
Daniel Hall III, age 52, Patriot, IN
Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
Obstruction of Evidence, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.
Donald Judd, age 48, Aurora, IN
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, Level 2 Felony
Auto Theft, Level 5 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misd.
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.
Roxann Boatman, age 26, Patriot, IN
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, Level 2 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misd.
Jarrod Courtney, age 28, Patriot, Indiana
Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony (2 counts)
Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Hypodermic Syringe, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misd.
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd (2 counts)
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd
Aaliyah Fisk, age 22, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony (2 counts)
Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Hypodermic Syringe, Level 6 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
Obstruction of Justice, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B. Misd.
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.
Justin Vansickle, age 40, Patriot, Indiana
Arrested on Felony Warrants
Whitney Vansickle, age 37, Patriot, Indiana
Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
False Informing, Class B Misd.
Richard Turner, age 46, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
False Informing, Class B Misd.
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
Ashlie Gillespie, age 22, Patriot, Indiana
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
Mark Robinson, age 38, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
Elisha Courter, age 44, Patriot, Indiana
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
Elbea Couch, age 58, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.
Logan Couch, age 22, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
Possession of a hypodermic syringe, Level 6 Felony
Assisting a criminal, Level 6 Felony
False Informing, Class B Misd.
Damien Couch, age 25, Patriot, Indiana
Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
Criminal Recklessness, Class A Misd.
False Informing, Class B Misd.
Jayme Johnston, age 39, Patriot, Indiana
Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
False Informing, Class B Misd.
The investigation was a coordinated effort in partnership with the Switzerland Sheriff’s Office, Lawrenceburg Police Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, Switzerland County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office.
ISP says this case represents months of cooperative work among state and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, all committed to disrupting drug trafficking and criminal activity in Southeastern Indiana, making a significant impact on the safety of our communities.
Troopers say they’ll continue to work with local agencies and will be proactive in pursuing those who are possessing and distributing illegal drugs in local communities.
After being charged in this investigation, many of the suspects have already faced initial court appearances.
