Bartholomew County-Yesterday, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Indiana State Police served a search warrant at a residence on Georgetown Road near Columbus resulting in the discovery of methamphetamine and the arrest of four occupants.
The investigation by Trooper Korry Clark began when he responded to assist Bartholomew County Probation Officers Salinas and Weir with a home visit at the residence. During a check of the residence by probation officers, a plastic bag containing approximately 140 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine was located. Trooper Clark then took over the investigation and obtained a search warrant to search the residence. During a search, drug paraphernalia was located inside of the residence in addition to the bag of crystal methamphetamine.
Four occupants of the residence were arrested on drug related charges. William Money, age 49, Columbus, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and maintaining a common nuisance. Christina Turnbloom, age 27, Columbus, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Shara Turnbloom, age 25, Edinburgh, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and visiting a common nuisance. Nicole Dennis, age 27, Edinburgh, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and visiting a common nuisance. All four suspects were transported to the Bartholomew County Jail.
All suspects await initial appearances in the Bartholomew County Courts. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected in connection with this case.
Trp. Korry Clark was assisted by Troopers Marty Mead and Brent Lykins, along with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department and the Bartholomew County Probation Department.
Attached Pictures: William Money
Christina Turnbloom (Yellow Shirt)
Shara Turnbloom (Blue Shirt)
Nicole Dennis (Green Shirt)
-30- SGT. STEPHEN WHEELES
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
