Multi-Agency Investigation Disrupts Southeastern Indiana Drug Network

Eighteen suspects were arrested.

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(Versailles, Ind.) - A multi-agency investigation led by Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post has led to the disruption of a drug network and the arrests of multiple suspects.

The months long investigation involved pro-active 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, age 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 Misd.
• Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.

Randy Wallace, age 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 Misd.

Laicee Houglin, age 27, Independence, KY

• Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
• False Identity Statement, Class A Misd.

Daniel Hall III, age 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 Misd.

Donald Judd, age 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 Misd.
• Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.

Roxann Boatman, age 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 Misd.

Jarrod Courtney, age 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 Misd.
• Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd (2 counts)
• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd

Aaliyah Fisk, age 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. Misd.
• Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.

Justin Vansickle, age 40, Patriot, Indiana

• Arrested on Felony Warrants

Whitney Vansickle, age 37, Patriot, Indiana

• Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
• False Informing, Class B Misd.

Richard Turner, age 46, Patriot, Indiana

• Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
• Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
• False Informing, Class B Misd.
• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.

Ashlie Gillespie, age 22, Patriot, Indiana

• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.

Mark Robinson, age 38, Patriot, Indiana

• Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.

Elisha Courter, age 44, Patriot, Indiana

• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.

Elbea Couch, age 58, Patriot, Indiana

• Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
• Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misd.
• Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misd.

Logan Couch, age 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 Misd.

Damien Couch, age 25, Patriot, Indiana

• Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
• Criminal Recklessness, Class A Misd.
• False Informing, Class B Misd.

Jayme Johnston, age 39, Patriot, Indiana

• Assisting a Criminal, Level 6 Felony
• False Informing, Class B Misd.

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 at will be pro-active in pursuing those who are possessing and distributing illegal drugs in our communities.

After being charged in this investigation, many of the charged individuals have already faced initial appearances in court.