News Release
Type of Crime: Manufacturing Meth Case #12-16464
Date of Crime: 073012 7:00pm
Location of Crime: 2607 W. Illinois St
SUMMARY
Several people were arrested on Meth charges during an investigation by the Evansville Police Department and investigators with the Narcotics Joint Task Force Meth Suppression Unit.
Patrol officers went to 2607 W. Illinois to follow-up on a stolen vehicle report. When they arrived, they could smell a strong chemical odor coming from inside the residence. When an officer knocked on the front door, several people ran out the back door. They were all apprehended by officers who were watching the back of the house. Two more people were found hiding in the house. Officers also saw numerous items used to manufacture methamphetamine in the house.
Investigators from the JTF Meth Suppression Unit came to the scene to assist in the investigation and to dispose of the hazardous materials. All of the people in the home were arrested.
The following people were arrested:
Jim Causey 53 (homeowner) Manufacturing Meth CL-B Fel
James Moore 39 Manufacturing Meth CL-B Fel/ Resisting Law Enforcement CL-A Misd
Joshua Norton 29 Manufacturing Meth CL-B Fel
Jacqueline Thomas 19 Manufacturing Meth CL-B Fel
Angela Norman 34 Manufacturing Meth CL-B Fel
