2 North Vernon men arrested for cocaine, marijuana

Courtesy-JCSO

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - A narcotics investigation by the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) resulted in three arrests and the execution of two additional search warrants in Columbus on October 28.

NVPD took two males into custody during the investigation. Officers allegedly recovered suspected cocaine, marijuana, and THC products.

As the investigation continued, the Columbus Police Department SWAT Team and JNET executed two more search warrants in the 1300 block of Franklin Street in Columbus. Terry Winchester II and Jacob M. Kennedy were arrested on charges of dealing in cocaine, dealing in marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance.

Steven James Chandler was also arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and visiting a common nuisance. 

Additional charges are being filed as a result of the search warrants. “I especially want to recognize North Vernon Police Officers Watts and Gibbons for bringing it together. I also want to thank the Columbus SWAT Team for their professionalism and JNET for their efforts and assistance,” said Task Force Commander Graham Heffelfinger.

More from Latest News