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New Castle - Another New Castle man was arrested this afternoon around 2 p.m. as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Pendleton District Meth Suppression Team, the Henry County Drug Task Force and Henry County Community Corrections.

Arnold Matthews, age 46 of 1612 “H” Ave., Apt. “A”, New Castle, was arrested after Meth Team members accompanied Henry County Community Corrections to the apartment for a home visit and located drugs.  Matthews is charged with Possession of Meth, Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance.  He was lodged in the Henry County Jail.  Matthews is the fifth person in New Castle arrested for meth since October 19th.

Officers at the scene were assisted by HCSD Deputy Jason Williamson and his K-9 partner Rico. For more information on Methamphetamine, including statewide statistics, please visit the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section web site at www.meth.in.gov.

Anyone with any information about illegal drug activity may call the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.  The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS, can also take tips on meth labs.  Just go to www.meth.in.gov and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law