VERSAILLES – Recently, a multi-agency investigation led by Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post led to the disruption of a drug network and the arrests of multiple suspects on drug-related charges.
The months-long investigation involved proactive investigative techniques, targeting those involved in the distribution of illegal drugs primarily in Switzerland County in southeast Indiana. The investigation, led by the Indiana State Police, was a coordinated effort in partnership with the Switzerland Sheriff’s Department, Lawrenceburg Police Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, Switzerland County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation resulted in the arrests of 18 individuals on charges primarily related to dealing and possession of methamphetamine.
The individuals who have been charged in this investigation are:
Wayne Cochran, 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 misdemeanor
Randy Wallace, 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 misdemeanor
Laicee Houglin, 27, Independence, KY
Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 3 felony
False identity statement, Class A misdemeanor
Daniel Hall III, 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 misdemeanor
Donald Judd, 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 misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Roxann Boatman, 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 misdemeanor
Jarrod Courtney, 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 misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor (2 counts)
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Aaliyah Fisk, 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. misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Justin Vansickle, 40, Patriot, Indiana
Arrested on Felony Warrants
Whitney Vansickle, 37, Patriot, Indiana
Assisting a criminal, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Level 6 felony
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
False informing, Class B misdemeanor
Richard Turner, 46, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony
Assisting a criminal, Level 6 Felony
False informing, Class B misdemeanor
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Ashlie Gillespie, 22, Patriot, Indiana
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Mark Robinson, 38, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Level 6felony
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Elisha Courter, 44, Patriot, Indiana
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B Misd.
Elbea Couch, 58, Patriot, Indiana
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 relony
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Possession of drug paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Logan Couch, 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 misdemeanor
Damien Couch, 25, Patriot, Indiana
Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Criminal recklessness, Class A misdemeanor
False informing, Class B misdemeanor
Jayme Johnston, 39, Patriot, Indiana
Assisting a criminal, Level 6 felony
False informing, Class B misdemeanor
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.
The Indiana State Police will continue to work with local agencies and will be proactive in pursuing those who possess and distribute illegal drugs in our communities.
After being charged in this investigation, many of the charged individuals have already faced initial appearances in court.
