Search warrant leads to Carlisle man being charged with drug dealing

SULLIVAN COUNTY – On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, attempted to serve an active Sullivan County arrest warrant in Carlisle. 

The arrest warrant was for Oscar McCammon, 61, of Carlisle for possession of methamphetamine.  Upon locating McCammon at his residence, the arrest warrant was served without incident. 

Oscar McCammon

At that time, officers believed that there was possible criminal activity taking place at the residence.  A search warrant was then applied for and granted for the residence in Carlisle.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers seized 92 grams of methamphetamine, 1 pound of marijuana, 1 hypodermic syringe, 6 prescription pills (legend drug), 15 firearms, cash and drug paraphernalia.  

Arrested and Preliminary Charges: Oscar McCammon, 61, Carlisle 

  • Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana, Level 6 Felony
  • Violent Felon in Possession of Firearm, Class 5 Felony 
  • Dealing a Controlled Substance, Class 6 Felony 
  • Possession of Hypodermic Syringe, Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Legend Drug, Level 6 Felony 
  • Possession of Synthetic Urine, Class B Misdemeanor 

Lieutenant David Cox, Putnamville District Commander, was highly complimentary of the troopers efforts.  Cox stated, “Officers went beyond just executing an arrest warrant and took drugs and guns out of Sullivan County, making it a safer community.”

Investigating Officers:  Troopers Chandler Stanton, Hunter Givens,and Cameron Goodman of the Putnamville State Police Post, along with Deputy David Knight of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department.  

Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post at 765-653-5272, all calls are confidential and could save a life.

Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.