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Dozens arrested in Johnson County drug-dealing crackdown

Authorities arrested more than two dozen people yesterday in a crackdown on suspects wanted on drug-related warrants in Johnson County.

According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, the arrests were part of efforts by agencies to fight illegal narcotics in the community. The joint tactical team serving the warrants also includes Edinburgh, Franklin and Greenwood Police Departments and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department with the assistance of several fire departments. 28 felony warrants were issued including 21 to teams from Johnson County agencies and seven to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department.

Among those arrested on drug-dealing charges were residents of Edinburgh, Columbus, Clifford, Franklin, Greenwood, Butlerville, Shelbyville, Indianapolis and Camby. 23 people were arrested on drug dealing charges and 11 people are still being sought on warrants.

Sheriff Duane Burgess credited a strong working relationship with Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner and his team to ensure the success of undercover officers working on the day-to-day operations.

Those arrested:

  • Donald Gene Dowden, 49, Edinburgh. He was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony and Dealing in Methamphetamine (aiding) a Level 4 Felony. Dowden also had an additional charge of Possession of Meth – Gr or less –Level 6 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Kyle Anthony Dean Austin, 23, Franklin. He was arrested for Dealing in a Controlled Substance Schedule 4 Level 4 Felony and Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony X2. Austin also had an additional charge Possession of Marijuana w/ prior- Level 6 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Susan Faye Leroux, 49, Edinburgh. She was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony and Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.
    Summer Doran, 38, Indianapolis. She was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony X2. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • John L. Wade, 45, Indianapolis. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Gretchen Rhode, 42, Greenwood. She was arrested for Dealing in a Controlled Substance a Level 2 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Maya Bruno, 19, Camby. She was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony X2. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Kristina L. Kinser, 46, Greenwood. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony X2. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Billy Joe Buchanan, 27, Indianapolis. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony X2, Dealing in Narcotic Drug a Level 3 Felony, and Dealing in Narcotic Drug a Level 4 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Shelby Rae Abner, 29, Indianapolis. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony and Dealing in Narcotic Drug a Level 5 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Coy Anthony Miller, 24, Edinburgh. Arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Dennis Marshall Jones, 68, Columbus. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 3 Felony. Arrested by Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Harry “Pete” Stevenson. 37, Franklin. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 3 Felony and Conversion A Misdemeanor. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Kevin “Bucky” Michael Morris, 23, Edinburgh. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 3 Felony and Dealing in Marijuana A Misdemeanor. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Anthony Mark Sewell, 45, Shelbyville Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 5 Felony X2.  Sewell also had additional charges of Visiting Common Nuisance – Misdemeanor, Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony, Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony, and Possession of Paraphernalia – Misdemeanor. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  •  Jason Edward Litson, 47, homeless. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  •  Mason E Hernandez, 23, Greenwood. Arrested for Dealing in a Controlled Substance a Level 5 Felony, Dealing in Hash Oil a Level 6 Felony X2, and Dealing Marijuana a Level A Misdemeanor X2. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Aaleia M. McIntosh, 20, Indianapolis. Arrested for Dealing Narcotic Drug a Level 5 Felony and Dealing in Marijuana A Misdemeanor X2. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Joshua Steven Brown, 46, Butlerville. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 2 Felony. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  •  LaDarrion Dimitri Lavon Moore, 23, Franklin. Arrested for Dealing in a Narcotic Drug a Level 3 Felony, Dealing in a Narcotic Drug a Level 4 Felony, Dealing in a Narcotic Drug a Level 5 Felony, and Dealing in Marijuana an A Misdemeanor. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Daiquis Mavon Coram, 23, Clifford. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony, Dealing Narcotic Drug a Level 5 Felony, and Dealing in a Lookalike Narcotic a Level 6 Felony. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  • Danielle Rae Giles, 24, Franklin. Arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine a Level 4 Felony and Dealing Narcotic Drug a Level 5 Felony. Arrested by Franklin Police Department.

  •  Corey L. Gilbert, 36, Indianapolis. Arrested for Dealing in a Level 2 Felony. Arrested by Greenwood Police Department.

  • Vanessa Volk, 44, Franklin. Arrested for Possession Methamphetamine a Level 6 Felony, Visiting a Common Nuisance a Misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia a Misdemeanor.

  • Brian Michael Nelson,56, Franklin. Arrested for Maintaining a Common Nuisance a Level 6 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine a Level 6 Felony and Possession of Paraphernalia a Misdemeanor.