Eight Arrested Following Switzerland Co. Drug Investigation

Sheriff Brian Morton announced these arrests Tuesday, March 17.

(Vevay, Ind.) – Eight people were arrested following a drug investigation by the Ohio Valley Crime Suppression Task Force in Switzerland County.

Officers made the arrests at a residence along Keith Road on Thursday, March 5.

Sheriff Brian Morton announced the following arrests yesterday. All of the individuals made appearances in Switzerland Circuit Court for initial hearing on the following charges:

  • Lance D. Hardin, Vevay, IN – Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia. 
  • Daniel J. Hardin, Vevay, IN – Possession Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession Paraphernalia. 
  • Melissa J. Rider, Patriot , IN – Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia. 
  • Courtney R. Konkle, Madison, IN – Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession Methamphetamine, Possession of Syringe, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia. 
  • Brandon D. Parnell, Patriot, IN – Possession Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession Paraphernalia.
  • Rebecca M. Hardin, Vevay, IN – Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Obstruction of Justice. 
  • Jerry N. Beach, Verona, KY – Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia. 
  • Ryan L. Deitz, Vevay, IN – Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia. 

Anyone with any information about drugs or drug activity in Switzerland County is urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 812-427-3636.

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