Four Drug Related Arrest Made by Scott Co. Sheriffs

These drug-related arrests are part of the promise that Scott County Sheriffs are trying to keep when it comes to tackling the drug problem.

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(Scottsburg, Ind.) - There were four more arrests made yesterday by the Scott County Sheriffs Department.  

These drug-related arrests are part of the promise that Scott County Sheriffs are trying to keep when it comes to tackling the drug problem.

The arrest are as follows.

David Dotson, 55, of Austin was arrested on the charges of Driving while Suspended (Prior), Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia.

Ima Pearson, 45, of Austin was arrested on the charges of Possession of Marijuana Hash Oil, Hashish or Salvia (Prior Conviction), Possession of Paraphernalia, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Melinda McVey, 49, of Austin was arrested on the charges of Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Hash Oil, Hashish or Salvia (Prior Conviction), Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine.

John Chadwick, 31, of Austin was arrested on the charges of Possession of Cocaine or Schedule One or Two Narcotic Drugs, and Theft Less than $750.

 

DAVID  DOTSON   IMA  PEARSON  

Dotson (Left) Pearson (Right)

MELINDA  MCVEY   JOHN  CHADWICK

McVey (Left) Chadwick (Right)

Photos Courtesy of Scott County Sheriffs Office

 

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