Cannelton Woman Arrested on Drug Charges after a Parole Visit
Tell City: The check of a parolee’s residence by an Indiana Parole Agent and an Indiana State Trooper lead to drug charges for a Tell City woman.
Trooper Trey Lytton and State Parole Agent Shelly Adams-Brown met at 1630 Tell Street, Tell City, to conduct a routine home visit. During a search of the residence, Lytton located a hypodermic needle and a glass smoking pipe in an upstairs bedroom. Residue inside the pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine. Lytton later learned that the materials belonged to 24 year old Lauren Adams. A digital scale with drug residue, a spoon, and a syringe were also found in the home; Lytton learned that those belonged to Adams as well.
Adams was placed into custody and lodged without incident in the Perry County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
Lauren Adams, 24
Cannelton, IN
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
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* Attached photograph is of Adams
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Jasper District 34-Jasper, IN
2209 Newton St
Jasper, IN 47546
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 812-482-1441
Sergeant Philip Hensley
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812-631-1363