Three Arrested in North Vernon Drug Bust

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Three people were arrested in North Vernon, Indiana after police executed a search warrant at a home and recovered drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. The North Vernon Police Department's narcotics task force served the warrant on a residence in the 300 block of Long Street following a tip about illegal narcotics.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes and the opioid epidemic continue to be major issues in many communities across the country, including small towns like North Vernon. This bust highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address the problem and keep neighborhoods safe.

The details

During the search, police found drug paraphernalia including a mirror with white residue, glass smoking devices, cut straws, needles, and a baggie containing a white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine. Two North Vernon residents, 69-year-old Deborah K. Reynolds and 44-year-old Reggie D. Washam, were charged with felonies for maintaining a common nuisance and drug possession. A third person, 38-year-old Rosie M. Jones, was accused of visiting a common nuisance.

• The search warrant was executed by the North Vernon Police Department's narcotics task force last week.