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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Evansville couple facing drug dealing charges
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – An Evansville couple is facing drug dealing charges. Montonez Williams, 43, and Meredith Hodges-Scarbrough, 26, were booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail Monday afternoon. According to an affidavit, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received information in January that Willaims was selling meth and other controlled substances from the 1400 block of Cumberland Avenue. Officials state while conducting surveillance, both got into an SUV after leaving through the main door. Following this, authorities set up two controlled purchases, starting on April 3, and officials say the buys led to suspected meth and cocaine. Evansville man charged after allegedly selling over 20 grams of fentanyl Officials state on Monday, surveillance was being conducted to affect the arrest of Williams, and detectives saw Hodges-Scarbrough and Williams getting into the same SUV. A felony traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of St. Joseph Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway. Officials also state both people refused to get out and were making multiple furtive movements. Both were taken into custody following multiple commands. Officials say a torn plastic bag with a white powder was seen on the passenger floorboard where Williams was. It was alleged Williams was trying to destroy evidence. The following items were found in the vehicle: Multiple cell phones Black Vortex Green leafy substance in mesh bag (tested positive for THC) Pink zipper pouch Two green plastic containers with cutting agent Baggies with residue Foil containing off white powdery substance (tested positive for fentanyl) Glass pipe with burnt residue Red straw and baggie with residue Two digital scales with residue (tested positive for fentanyl) Plastic container with residue (tested positive for fentanyl) A judicially signed search warrant was reportedly granted for the residence on Cumberland Avenue. EPD says the following items were found: Black digital scale with residue (tested positive for fentanyl) Clear plastic bags Clear plastic bag with green leafy substance (tested positive for synthetic cannabinoids) Box of 9mm ammo Blue/gray jar with white unknown powder Black and silver handgun with green laser sight 16 rounds of 9mm ammo The affidavit also states while Hodges-Scarbrough was being booked, she admitted to jail staff she was three months pregnant. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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EPD make another arrest in long-term fentanyl trafficking investigation
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Another person was arrested and is facing charges in connection to a long-term fentanyl trafficking investigation in Evansville. 31-year-old Dareion Ashford was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail at just after midnight on Friday on charges of Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine and Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drug. According to an affidavit, from 2018 to 2025, the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received multiple tips from sources stating several individuals within Evansville were distributing large amounts of heroin and fentanyl. The information also included that the dealers all had family ties. Surveillance was conducted and intel gathered showed one of the people that was involved was Ashford. Over 10 pounds of Methamphetamine seized during traffic stop in Posey County On November 27, 2023, Indiana State Police made a traffic stop on a white Dodge Charger for allegedly speeding. This led to the recovery of over ten pounds of meth. Two of the people named was Demetria Gray and Shawnunique Phillips. Through an investigation, EPD says they learned Gray was tasked with driving to an address on Mora Lane to meet with another person, by Ashford. EPD says a detective learned Gray would pick up controlled substances and was told to take it to the 100 block of N. Bell Avenue. EPD says the detective already conducted surveillance on the address and knew at least three people were at the address frequently. The investigation found that Gray made the same trip several times before getting stopped. EPD also says Gray's phone had communication with Ashford. The affidavit goes on to say the detective found that the Mora Lane address listed was based in St. Louis, and Gray would meet with an individual there to pick up the ten pounds of meth to take back to Evansville for Ashford. This is in connection to a previous article published by Eyewitness News in regard to this investigation. Click here to read more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
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14 arrested in large scale drug bust in Vanderburgh County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 14 people are in custody following a string of drug busts in Vanderburgh County. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, 11 people are facing state charges while 3 are facing federal charges. Authorities say the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began an investigation in 2024 into individuals suspected in distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Evansville area. The investigation included making various controlled purchased of methamphetamine through the use of confidential informants to identify local dealers. State charges include: Rachel Ivy: Dealing Methamphetamine Kimberly Hamlet: Dealing Methamphetamine Jack Jackson: Possession of Marijuana Christopher Youngblood: Dealing Methamphetamine Derrick Lowe: Dealing Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Common Nuisance Isaac Horne: Dealing Methamphetamine Curtis Esters: Dealing Methamphetamine and Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm Antrea Esters: Maintaining a Common Nuisance James Koutz: Dealing Methamphetamine Samuel Wedding: Dealing Methamphetamine Kelly Wickware: Dealing Methamphetamine and Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm Federal charges include: Darnell McRath: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Dugniqio Forest: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Teshawn Baker: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Authorities say 11 firearms, approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately 3 pounds of cocaine, approximately 75 grams of ecstasy and 347 grams of marijuana were seized in this investigation. Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Drugs, guns, Glock switch found during Louisiana Street drug bust
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Three people are in custody following a drug bust on Louisiana Street on Tuesday where officials say a search turned up drugs, multiple guns ammo and a Glock Switch. According to an affidavit, the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force was conducting surveillance in the 700 block, saw a vehicle pull up and saw four people get out. The driver of the vehicle later allegedly committed a traffic infraction, and a stop was initiated. An investigation led to discovering 17 grams of suspected fentanyl. Deangela Bishop was later charged. A search warrant was later granted where Dalyn Rhodes and Demetres Grey were reportedly inside and didn't come out as directed. Officials state a search of the residence led to a light-colored powder flying through the air, covering the bathroom floor and clogging a bathtub drain. Officials say samples of powder on Rhodes and Gray tested positive for fentanyl. A search led to the discovery of four handguns, an extended magazine, a Glock Switch, six digital scales, corner baggies and blender with powder residue. Bishop has been charged with dealing cocaine or narcotic drug while Rhodes and Grey were charged with dealing cocaine or narcotic drug, possession of a machine gun and obstruction of justice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Cheetos bags packed with meth sent to Indiana post office
The Brief Officials discovered 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside Cheetos bags at a parcel facility in Indiana. Two suspects, Natasha Garner and Goldie Flenor, were arrested after attempting to flee from law enforcement. The suspects face federal charges for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and are now in custody. EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Detectives in Indiana were notified earlier this month of "suspicious packages" found at a local parcel delivery facility believed to contain narcotics. On March 5, a detective with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force responded to the facility and discovered approximately 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine stuffed inside Cheetos bags. Detectives conducted surveillance and observed a white van arrive at the residence. Two individuals, later identified as Natasha Renee Garner, 46, and Goldie Rodney Junior Flenor, 36, both from Los Angeles, California, retrieved the packages and returned to their vehicle. As officials from marked law enforcement vehicles attempted to stop the suspects, their vehicle accelerated in an attempt to flee. The suspect vehicle then struck a marked Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office SUV. Both suspects were taken into custody without further incident. What's next A federal complaint was filed against Garner and Flenor for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, and both were transported to the Henderson, Kentucky, Detention Center.
