Indiana Easter Egg Hunt Contained Marijuana, Charges Filed

Four Petersburg residents face drug charges after police uncover adult-oriented egg hunt with cannabis-filled eggs.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:58pm

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Pike County prosecutors say a 40-year-old Petersburg man named Keith Peter Kingsley told investigators he organized an Easter egg hunt where eggs for adults were filled with marijuana. Four residents, including Kingsley, are now facing various drug-related charges after police executed a search warrant at a home and found marijuana, paraphernalia, and other substances.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing drug use, especially when it involves children's events. It also raises concerns about the safety and well-being of minors who may have been exposed to illegal substances at the egg hunt.

The details

According to the Pike County Prosecutor's Office, when Pike County Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Hadley arrived at the home, he detected the odor of marijuana and Davis admitted to smoking it. A search warrant was then obtained, and investigators reported finding marijuana, paraphernalia, unprescribed pills, and a rolled dollar bill containing a white powder inside the home. Kingsley later told officers he had organized the egg hunt, placing marijuana-filled eggs for adults in trees while hiding regular eggs for children in the yard.

  • On Monday, a search warrant was served at a home on North State Road 57 in Petersburg, Indiana.
  • The investigation and charges were announced on April 8, 2026.

The players

Keith Peter Kingsley

A 40-year-old Petersburg resident who told investigators he organized the Easter egg hunt with marijuana-filled eggs for adults.

Brandy N. Davis

A 37-year-old Petersburg resident who was charged and admitted to smoking marijuana at the home where the search warrant was executed.

Sherry Sue Dillon

A 40-year-old Petersburg resident who was charged in connection with the investigation.

Jalon Reyes

An 18-year-old Petersburg resident who was charged in connection with the investigation.

Aaron Hadley

A Pike County Sheriff's Deputy who reported detecting the odor of marijuana when arriving at the home and obtaining the search warrant.

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What they’re saying

“We must take these types of cases seriously to protect the wellbeing of children in our community.”

— Pike County Prosecutor

What’s next

The four individuals charged are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the drug-related charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater education and awareness around the dangers of exposing children to illegal substances, even in the context of traditional family events. It also highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address drug use and distribution in local communities.