Three Crothersville residents were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug charges after a report made by local citizens, police report.
Rose Staley Victorino, 57, Scott Staley, 46, and Rodger Wells Robinson, 37, each face Level 2 felony charges of dealing more than 28 grams of methamphetamine and Level 4 felony charges of possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, according to a news release from the Indiana State Police. The higher felonies are due to the activity taking place near a school or park.
Victorino and Staley also face Level 6 felony charges of maintaining a common nuisance and three misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana/hashish and paraphernalia. Victorino also faces another Level 6 felony for obstruction of justice.
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The three were arrested around 11 a.m. Tuesday at a residence at 107 N. East St. in Crothersville after the Indiana State Police All Crimes Police Team was tipped by a citizen’s complaint of possible drug activity at that residence, said Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, public information officer for the Versailles Post.
The home is across the road east of Bard Street Park near Crothersville Community Schools.
Officers obtained a search warrant of the residence signed by Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard W. Poynter.
Upon serving the warrant, troopers located approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to the news release. Other items associated with drug dealing and use were located at the scene.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and Crothersville Police Department.
A Level 2 felony carries a sentence between 10 and 30 years if convicted.
The three were booked into the Jackson County Jail in Brownstown on Tuesday afternoon and were being held without bond pending their initial hearings.
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Rose Staley Victorino, 57
Charges
Level 2 felony: Dealing in methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Level 4 felony: Possession of methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Level 6 felonies: Obstruction of justice, maintaining a common nuisance
Class A misdemeanors: Dealing marijuana, possession of marijuana
Class C misdemeanor: Possession of paraphernalia
Scott Staley, 46
Charges
Level 2 felony: Dealing in methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Level 4 felony: Possession of methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Level 6 felony: Maintaining a common nuisance
Class A misdemeanors: Dealing marijuana, possession of marijuana
Class C misdemeanor: Possession of paraphernalia
Rodger Wells Robinson, 37
Charges
Level 2 felony: Dealing in methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Level 4 felony: Possession of methamphetamine (more than 28 grams, near school or park)
Class B misdemeanor: Visiting a common nuisance
The Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Team pursues those who choose to engage in criminal activities.
Anyone with information about criminal activity can call the Indiana State Police Versailles Post at 812-689-5000. Callers can remain anonymous.
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