Two Oakland City Men Arrested for Manufacturing Meth

At approximately 11:00 a.m. this morning, Oakland City Police, Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the residence and executed the search warrant. During the search of the property, officers located ingredients commonly used to manufacture meth, an active one-pot meth lab and small amounts of meth and marijuana. The residence is located approximately 745 feet from Wood Memorial High School. Both residents, Eddie Alka, 45, and James Norrick, 60, were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held without bond.

ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• Eddie Alka, 45, 328 West Dale, Oakland City, IN
• James R. Norrick, 60, 328 West Dale, Oakland City, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Class A Felony
2. Possession of Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Class B Felony
3. Possession of Precursors, Class D Felony
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class D Felony
5. Dumping Controlled Substance Waste, Class D Felony
6. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

NOTE: 1st mug photo is Eddie Alka
2nd mug photo is James Norrick

Arresting Officer: Officer Mike Collins, Oakland City Police

Assisting Agencies: Indiana State Police, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and
Francisco Town Marshall

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