Gibson County – Wednesday afternoon, March 27, Indiana State Police and the US Marshal’s Service were actively searching for George Smith, 31, and Ashley Holeman, 22, both from Princeton. Felony warrants had been issued for both of them for manufacturing meth and several other drug offenses in Gibson County. At approximately 2:15 p.m., officers received information they were staying at a residence located at 721 South Hart Street in Princeton. When officers arrived they were greeted at the door by the homeowner. Master Trooper Kevin Waters called for Smith and Holeman to come to the door or he would send his K-9, Andy, inside the residence. Within seconds, Smith and Holeman walked out from a bedroom and were taken into custody without incident. When officers searched Smith they found a black pouch that contained a small amount of marijuana and a corner baggie containing meth. While inside the residence troopers detected an odor of marijuana. Troopers searched the residence and found drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana under a couch cushion. The homeowner, Jacquelyn McInnis, 33, was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Smith and Holeman were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• George Smith, 31, 1121 SE Seminary Street, Princeton, IN
• Ashley Holeman, 22, 3211 West Birch Street, Apt. 78, Princeton, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth, Class B Felony (Warrant)
2. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony (Warrant)
3. Possession of Precursors, Class D Felony (Warrant)
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor (Warrant)
New Charges for Smith:
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
New Charges for Holeman:
1. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
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