NORTH VERNON, Ind. - A narcotics investigation conducted by the North Vernon Police Department resulted in three arrests and the execution of two additional search warrants in Columbus on October 28.
North Vernon officers took two males into custody during the investigation. Officers recovered suspected cocaine, marijuana, and THC products.As the investigation continued, two additional search warrants were executed in the 1300 block of Franklin Street in Columbus by the Columbus Police Department SWAT Team and JNET. Terry Winchester II and Jacob M. Kennedy were arrested on charges of dealing in cocaine, dealing in marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance.
Steven James Chandler was also arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and visiting a common nuisance.
Additional charges are being filed as a result of the search warrants. “A lot of officers put time and effort into making this operation happen. I especially want to recognize North Vernon Police Officers Watts and Gibbons for their work in bringing it together. I also want to thank the Columbus SWAT Team for their professionalism and JNET for their efforts and assistance. Everyone involved played an important part,” said Task Force Commander Graham Heffelfinger.
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