NORTH VERNON — The North Vernon Police Department announces the conclusion of Operation ICE Pick, a narcotics enforcement initiative that began during the last week of December and continued through early March.
Operation ICE Pick focused on identifying and disrupting individuals involved in the distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl, THC products, and other controlled substances impacting North Vernon and surrounding communities. The operation targeted dealers, manufacturers, nuisance properties, and individuals contributing to the regional drug pipeline, police said.
Over the course of the operation, 15 individuals were charged, including one juvenile whose name is being withheld due to age.
Task Force Commander Graham Heffelfinger stated “Operation ICE Pick is a direct reflection of the work ethic and professionalism of our officers. Throughout this operation, our team sharpened their investigative skills and refined methods that allow us to safely and effectively take these offenders into custody. I am proud of the way our officers have grown through this process. We are dismantling distribution networks in and across county lines, and we will continue to pursue those who bring dangerous drugs into our communities.”
Arrested were:
Cory August Beecher, Columbus, possession of methamphetamine, attempted dealing methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia
James Lee Haller, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), attempted dealing methamphetamine (Level 5 felony)
Jon Marie Little, North Vernon (Homeless), dealing fentanyl, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of legend drug, unlawful possession of a syringe
John Baron Snyder, Columbus, dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia
Tristan Lemarr, Seymour, manufacturing methamphetamine (Level 3 felony), dealing methamphetamine (Level 5 felony),
possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 felony), possession of legend drug, possession of marijuana
Francis S. Dorn, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia
Derek R. Sarver, Edinburgh, assisting/promoting prostitution (Level 5 felony), counterfeiting/forgery (Level 6 felony), attempt to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (Class C misdemeanor)
Deborah K. Reynolds, North Vernon, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia
Reggie D. Washam, North Vernon, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia
Rosie M. Jones, North Vernon, visiting a common nuisance
Jason A. Perry, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine
Sai Swaroop Ratakonda, Columbus, unlawful solicitation
Mitchell Lee Waltman,Nashville, possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement
Juvenile – Name Withheld (North Vernon), dealing marijuana/THC (School-Related Offense)
