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Washington County – Wednesday, September 4, 2024: Two Washington County residents were arrested on felony drug dealing charges following an investigation by the Sellersburg Post All Crimes Policing (ACP) squad.
The investigation began in August of this year with Trooper Kyle Taylor received information of possible drug activity at a Smith Road address in rural eastern Washington County. As a result of information gained during the investigation, Trooper Taylor requested and received a search warrant for the address. On Wednesday, Trooper Taylor and other members of the Sellersburg ACP squad executed the search warrant. During the search officers located suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, currency, marijuana, and a firearm.
As a result of the investigation and search, officers arrested the occupants, Stephen G. Cole and Tina Albertson. Cole and Albertson were transported to the Washington County Jail without incident, their charges are listed below:
Stephen G. Cole, 61, Scottsburg:
- Dealing Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 4 Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Serious Violent Felon - Level 4 Felony
- Cultivation of Marijuana - A misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana -A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia- A Misdemeanor
Tina Albertson, 57, Scottsburg
- Dealing Methamphetamine -Level 2 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine -Level 4 Felony
- Unlawful Possession of Syringe - Level 6 Felony
- Cultivation Marijuana -A misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana - A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia -A Misdemeanor
“All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.”
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