Warrant service nets meth, marijuana, and three arrests

GIBSON CO. – Tuesday night, November 23, Indiana State Police received information concerning the possible whereabouts of Jalen Packer, 29, of Princeton.

An arrest warrant had been issued for Packer for various drug-related charges. Indiana State Police and Princeton Police responded to 310 South 4th Street in Princeton to attempt to locate and arrest Packer.

After officers arrived at the residence, they detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers knocked on the door, but nobody inside the residence would answer. While officers waited for a search warrant, Dustin Duncan, 28, and Kera Watt, 23, both from Princeton, exited the residence and were detained.

After officers obtained the search warrant, they entered the residence and found Packer hiding inside the bathroom. Packer was arrested without further incident.

A search of the residence revealed several baggies of marijuana, a baggie of meth, several baggies containing various pills, several items of drug paraphernalia, and a digital scale. After discovering the drug items, officers arrested Watt and Duncan. 

All three were transported to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Jalen Parker

Packer is facing charges of possession of meth, possession of marijuana, wanted on a warrant for possession of meth, a controlled substance, and marijuana.

Kera Watt

Watt and Duncan are facing charges of possession of meth and marijuana.

Dustin Duncan

Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section

Assisting Agencies: Princeton Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.