Madison, IN Sunny intervals 73°
Listen Live

Wanted Subject Leads To Drug Arrests

Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:35 AM

By Jennings Co. Sheriff Department

There were two female juveniles at the residence

Deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff Department received information that a wanted person was at a residence in Vernon .

When Deputies arrived in the area, they observed the wanted person walk out of the residence and then return back inside.

While Deputies were at the residence , they noticed a strong odor of Marijuana coming from inside the mobile home. Deputies detained 5 subjects that where at the home. Deputies was granted a Search Warrant for the residence by Honorable Judge Webster.

When Deputies executed the warrant they located , Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Scales, Marijuana Wax and Marijuana Plant growing in back bedroom. There were two female juveniles at the residence a 16 year old and a 17 year old. The Juveniles were later released to their parents.

Noah Paton age 18 of Vernon charges :

Warrant through Decatur County for Dealing in Marijuana
Dealing Marijuana – Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana – A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

Thomas M Willey age 21 of Westport charges :

Possession of Marijuana—A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

Weldon C Willey III age 43 of Westport Charges :

Possession of Marijuana – A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Man Rescued from Vehicle Stranded in High Water

The incident occurred on Wednesday in Jennings County.

Averitt To Invest up to $113 Million To Build Regional Campus in Bullitt County

Distribution and supply chain leader will add 64 jobs while retaining 182 jobs at existing Louisville plant

Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With $9.5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs

New facility will strengthen company’s expansion into the North American market

Local Sports

Personal Branding Activities Approved, High School Basketball Shot Clock Proposal Fails

The Board of Directors voted on both measures this week.

Kring Resigns After Four Years As Shawe Girls Coach

He was 59-32 in four seasons with the Hilltoppers

Pairings Revealed for IHSAA Softball State Tournament

Last season, Franklin County and Milan were the only local teams to advance out of the sectional.