Milan-Yesterday, shortly after 2:00 am, the Indiana State Police served a search warrant at an address of 106 Josephine Street, Milan, Indiana which resulted in drugs, drug paraphernalia, money, and weapons being seized and three occupants of the residence being arrested on numerous charges.
The incident began when Trooper Nicholas Albrecht along with Ripley County Deputies responded to the residence to conduct a welfare check on a male that was possibly staying there. While at the home, Trp. Albrecht established enough information to apply for and receive a search warrant for the residence for illegal drugs. Upon executing the search warrant, officers located suspected crystal methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia. Officers also located a large amount of US currency as well as a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Trp. Albrecht arrested three occupants of the residence on numerous charges. All three suspects were transported to the Ripley County Jail where they were incarcerated pending initial court appearances. There were also six children located inside the residence. Department of Child Services took custody of all of the children.
Nathan Strickling, age 42, East Enterprise, Indiana
1 count Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Firearm Level 5 Felony
1 count Possession of a Firearm without identifying marks Level 5 Felony
1 count Identity Deception Level 6 Felony
1 count Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Joseph MacVey, age 26, Sunman, Indiana
1 count Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Possession of a Narcotic Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Visiting a Common Nuisance B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Tonya Stanley, age 29, Milan, Indiana
1 count Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Possession of a Narcotic Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
6 counts Neglect of Dependent Level 6 Felony
1 count Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Controlled Substance A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Trp. Albrecht was assisted by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department.
Attached: Photos of Evidence Seized
-30- SGT. STEPHEN WHEELES
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
