ISP: Rosedale drug investigation lands 2 suspects in jail

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Team arrested two suspects on drug charges following an investigation at a northern Vigo County residence this afternoon.

 Two suspects at the Rosedale  residence were incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail:

• Andy Mathers, 48, of Rosedale. Charges:Manufacturing methamphetamine; possession of methamphetamine; and maintaining a common nuisance.
• Daryle Powers, 50, of Terre Haute, Charges: Manufacturing Methamphetamine; Possession of Methamphetamine; and visiting a common nuisance

ISP Sgt. Joe Watts explained that the troopers were following up on  community tips regarding  possible illegal drug activity at 10200 North Atherton St, at around 3 p.m.
 
"During their investigation, troopers located numerous items commonly associated with the production of methamphetamine as well as many items commonly used to smoke methamphetamine or other illicit drugs," Watts said, noting that many of the items field tested positive for methamphetamine, but troopers found  only trace amounts of the meth at the scene.

Watts reminds citizens in the Putnamville District  to contact authorities regarding information on the production of methamphetamine. Contact Indiana State Police at the post at 765-653-4114. Callers can remain anonymous.

​The Putnamville District services the counties of Parke, Vermillion, Putnam, Clay, Vigo, and Clay.