News Release
Case # 19-01642
SUMMARY
Evansville Police arrested MARYBETH DURBIN (37) on drug charges after she tried to smuggle drugs into the jail during her arrest.Â
Durbin was being processed into the Vanderburgh County Jail on an outstanding felony warrant and possession of a controlled substance on the evening of January 23rd. During a search, officers found 4 Alprazolam pills in her pocket. She denied have any more drugs on her, but officers requested a female Corrections Officer complete a more thorough search.
When the C/O searched Durbin, she found a plastic container in Durbin’s vaginal area. Officers examined the container and found 76 Alprazolam pills. Alprazolam is a Schedule IV narcotic that requires a valid prescription for anyone in possession of the drug. Valid uses are for panic and anxiety management.Â
In addition to her original charges, Durbin was charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance with an Inmate.Â
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