Three arrested after police seize more than 181 grams of meth

WASHINGTON – Three people were arrested on drug charges Monday in Washington, Indiana after police seized more than 181 grams of meth.

On Monday, December 13, around 4:45 p.m., officers with the Washington Police Department, WPD Emergency Response Team, DEA Task Force, Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, and the Indiana State Police Jasper Post ACP Team served a search warrant at a residence on Downey Avenue in Washington.

During a search of the residence, officers seized approximately 181.5 grams of crystal meth. Police say the street value of the drug was approximately $18,000.

Police also found items associated with the distribution of drugs, pills, and more than $5,000 in cash.

Police arrested 55-year-old Santiago Gallardo, of Washington, 48-year-old Jeremy Dunagan, of Evansville, and 57-year-old James West Jr of Bicknell.

Gallardo faces charges of dealing in meth, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

West is facing a charge of visiting a common nuisance.

Dunagan faces charges of maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All three are being held at the Daviess County Security Center.