The Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, following a six month investigation, has dismantled an ongoing crystal methamphetamine network. The operation, “Glass House,” was initiated when a large influx of crystal methamphetamine was noted in the area. One of the street names for the drug is “glass.”
To date, detectives have arrested 17 individuals, who were directly involved in the network. During the investigation, detectives seized over 3lbs of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of $115,000, over $8,000 in U.S. currency, and two firearms. Detectives found the flow of methamphetamine in Boone County to be coming from an out of county resident who had previous ties to Boone County.
The investigation led to the arrest of the suspected source of methamphetamine, Douglas Veach. Veach was found to be in possession of over two pounds of crystal methamphetamine and a firearm when he was arrested on Aug. 6 at the Coverdale Holiday Inn Express.
The arrest of Veach was aided by officers from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. Veach may be facing federal charges as a result of this investigation.
Below is a list of subjects arrested and their initial charges:
Douglas Veach, Brazil Indiana, 42yrs old, – Arrested on Warrant and possible federal charges. Booked into the Putnam County Jail.
Jimmy Rees, 700 blk W. Pearl St., Lebanon, 59yrs old – Level 2 Dealing Meth x2; Level 3 Dealing Meth, Level 3 possession of meth, Level 4 possession of meth, Level 5 possession of meth, Level 6 maintaining a nuisance. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Billy Smith, 200 blk Longley Dr., Lebanon, 36yrs old – Level 2 Dealing Meth; Level 3 Possession of meth. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Alfonso Flores, 500 blk E. Walnut St., Lebanon, 43yrs old – Level 2 Dealing Meth; Level 4 Possession of meth. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Mendi Holloman, 1500 blk Caraway St., Lebanon, 37yrs old – Level 5 Dealing meth; level 6 possession of meth; possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Robert Edwards, 1500 blk Caraway St., Lebanon, 38yrs old – Level 4 Dealing Meth. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Lucas McIntyre, 100 blk Clover Ct., Lebanon, 27yrs old – Level 4 Dealing Meth, Level 5 Dealing Meth, Level 5 Possession of meth, Level 6 Possession of meth, Level 6 unlawful possession of syringe, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Michael Fosnight, 700 blk S. East St., Lebanon, 38yrs old – Level 4 Dealing Meth, Level 5, Dealing Meth, 2 counts Level 6 possession of meth. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Richard Martin, 300 blk E. Thompson St., Lebanon, 44yrs old – Level 6 Possession Meth, Level 6, Unlawful possession of syringe, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Christopher Starnes, 200 blk S. Lebanon St., Lenanon, 43yrs old – Level 5 possession of meth, Level 6 possession of meth, Level 5 unlawful possession of handgun by felon. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Jeremiah Haughey, 500 blk E. Walnut St., Lebanon, 36yrs old – Level 6 possession of meth, Level 6 possession of a narcotic, Level 6 unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Daryl Prince, 1500 blk. S. East St., Lebanon, 50yrs old – Level 6 possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 maintaining a nuisance, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Tanya Ragsdale, 400 blk. W. Elm St., 38yrs old – Level 6 possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Christopher Leckrone, unknown address, Lebanon, 37yrs old – Level 6 possession of meth Level 6 unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Kaitlin Kemmerling, 1900 blk Lafayette Ave., Lebanon, 18yrs old – Possession of paraphernalia. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
Melissa Edwards, 1500 blk Caraway St., Lebanon, 36yrs old – Driving while suspended. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
James Williams, 400 blk N. Meridian St., Lebanon, 50yrs old – out of county warrant. Booked into the Boone County Jail.
The Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force is comprised of officers with the, Fishers Police Department, Lebanon Police Department, Carmel Police Department, Zionsville Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
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