Jail Bookings - August 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: Booking information is provided by the Owen County Security Center. These are preliminary charges and may change as cases are processed through the circuit court system. To follow a court case, search the state's court records at mycase.in.gov. This information is public record. All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jason Tinsley, 40, Paragon, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, resisting law enforcement, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia, and pretrial release violation. Arrested by Owen County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Special Deputy Levi Miller.

Alvin Shields, 81, Spencer, preliminary charge of battery. Spencer Police Department (SPD) officer Ryan Combs was the arresting officer.

John Carpenter, 43, Spencer, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine (two counts), possession of a firearm by a serious felon, and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Stephen DeWitt II.

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James Blankenship, 40, Poland, IN, preliminary charges of reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of a controlled substance, resisting law enforcement, and unlawful carrying of a handgun. OCSD Deputy Jordan Hardey was the arresting officer.

Samantha Mayhew, 32, Poland, IN, preliminary charges of battery and theft. Arrested by OCSD Sergeant Torrey Wallace.

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Ernest Hunter, 25, Gosport, preliminary charges of criminal mischief and theft. OCSD Major William Snodgrass was the arresting officer.

Nicole White, 43, Mitchell, IN, preliminary charges of unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, neglect of a dependent; child selling, maintaining a common nuisance, dealing in methamphetamine, and probation violation. Arrested by Bryce Brock.

RA Khai, 48, Indianapolis, preliminary charges of leaving the scene of an accident, operating with a blood alcohol content of .08 to .14, and failure to appear. SPD officer Bryce Brock was the arresting officer.

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Molly Harvey, 45, Poland, IN, preliminary charges of failure to appear and public intoxication. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Riley Pardue.

Brant Lawson, 25, Poland, IN, preliminary charges of burglary and theft. OCSD Deputy Cory Poland was the arresting officer.

Jeremy Devylder, 46, Gosport, preliminary charges of disorderly conduct and domestic battery. Arrested by OCSD Sergeant Torrey Wallace.

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Chris Ruggles, 46, Spencer, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle without financial responsibility. OCSD Sergeant Torrey Wallace was the arresting officer.

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Samantha Branam, 37, Cloverdale, preliminary charge of false informing. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Jacob Williamson.

John Todd, 35, Spencer, preliminary charges of disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, and intimidation. OCSD Deputy Jordan Hardey was the arresting officer.

Salem Crecelius, 46, Poland, IN, preliminary charge of operating a motor boat while intoxicated. Arrested by Indiana Conservation Officer Kaley McDonald.

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Christian Cummings, 28, Poland, IN, preliminary charge of driving while suspended with a prior charge. SPD officer Ashton Banks was the arresting officer.

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Anne Wood, 67, Sullivan, IN, preliminary charge of operating with a blood alcohol content of .15 or more. Arrested by SPD officer Zachary Brock.

Brent Hobbs, 42, Bloomington, preliminary charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, residential entry, and domestic battery. Brandon Gasparovic was the arresting officer.

Tarin Medley, 39, Indianapolis, preliminary charges of driving while suspended with a prior charge, failure to appear, and theft. Arrested by OCSD Sergeant Brandon Gasparovic.

Brian Merriman, 30, Freedom, preliminary charge of theft. OCSD Deputy Jordan Hardey was the arresting officer.

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Travis Bland, 47, Bloomington, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine (two counts), possession of paraphernalia, and probation violation. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Jacob Williamson.

Thomas Stewart, 22, Spencer, preliminary charges of criminal recklessness and probation violation. OCSD Deputy Jacob Williamson was the arresting officer.

Austin Holmes, 28, Linton, preliminary charges of reckless driving, resisting law enforcement, and failure to appear. Arrested by OCSD Major William Snodgrass.

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Meredith Enkoff, 37, Spencer, preliminary charge of criminal trespass. SPD officer Seth Givans was the arresting officer.

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Scott Taylor, 45, Shelbyville, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, and probation violation. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Riley Pardue.

Jack Goldman, 45, Bloomington, preliminary charge of domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old. OCSD Special Deputy Levi Miller was the arresting officer.

Jossely Martinez, 20, Davie, Florida, preliminary charges of leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a license. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Cory Poland.

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Kyle Jackson, 33, Freedom, preliminary charge of possession or use of legend drug or precursor. Indiana State Police Trooper Robert Martin was the arresting officer.

Shelby Seals, 43, Avon, preliminary charges of theft and criminal mischief. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Riley Pardue.

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Ashley Hodge, 31, Spencer, preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated and auto theft. OCSD Deputy Elijah Volrich was the arresting officer.

Zachary Karch, 29, preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated and neglect of a dependent; child selling. Arrested by OCSD Deputy Brennan Clark.

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Jayden Payne, 23, Gosport, preliminary charge of driving while suspended with a prior charge. SPD officer Bryce Brock was the arresting officer.

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Taylor Mras, 30, Paragon, preliminary charges of possession of paraphernalia, dealing in methamphetamine, pretrial release violation, and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia. Arrested by OCSD Lieutenant Clint Wampler.

Brandon Allen, 34, Ellettsville, preliminary charge of invasion of privacy. OCSD Deputy Jordan Hardey was the arresting officer.

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Haley Pruitt, 32, Beech Grove, preliminary charges of pretrial release violation failure to appear, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, and probation violation failure to appear. Arrested by OCSD Special Deputy Levi Miller.

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Nicky Wright, 56, Freedom, preliminary charges of theft; receiving stolen property, use of private land without consent (two counts), harvesting out of season (two counts), and resisting law enforcement. OCSD Deputy Brennan Clark was the arresting officer.

William Allan, Jr., 69, Freedom, preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia. Arrested by Indiana Conservation Officer Caleb Hutchison.