BICKNELL – Friday at approximately 9:30 a.m., Indiana State Police responded to 706 Washington Street in Bicknell to execute two felony theft warrants for 47-year-old Stacey Norton and 60-year-old Peggy Minderman.
Both individuals reside at the 706 Washington Street residence. Investigators say Norton’s residence is located within 500 feet of North Knox Primary School.
When troopers entered the residence, they located and arrested both subjects.
While inside the residence, troopers observed signs of illegal drug activity and contacted the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office for a search warrant.
Two other individuals inside the residence were identified as 21-year-old Allyson Catt, of Bicknell, and 22-year-old Colton Hitt, of Vincennes.
After the search warrant was obtained, troopers searched Norton and discovered more than 12 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, $400 in cash, multiple plastic baggies commonly used to distribute narcotics and scales.
Minderman had meth, marijuana, and paraphernalia in her possession. Catt and Hitt had approximately one gram of meth and marijuana in a backpack they shared.
All four individuals were arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
Norton faces charges of dealing meth over 10 grams, a Level 2 felony, possession of meth over 10 grams, a Level 4 felony, possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor, and a warrant out of Knox County.
Minderman faces charges of possession of meth, a Level 6 felony, possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor and an outstanding warrant out of Knox County
Catt faces charges of possession of meth, a Level 6 felony, possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor, and outstanding warrants out of Knox and Vanderburg counties.
Hitt faces charges of possession of meth, a Level 6 felony, possession of marijuana at Class B misdemeanor.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Jordan Lee, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Ryan Johnson and Trooper Nick Hatfield
Assisting Agency: Bicknell Police
