3 nabbed on drug charges

VERNON — Three people were arrested Tuesday in Jennings County on methamphetamine-related charges after the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police attempted to serve a warrant at a residence.

David Culp, Brian C. Culp and Brian K. Culp were arrested Tuesday on numerous meth-related charges and were being held at the Jennings County Jail, according to a press release from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department.

As of Wednesday morning, Brian K. Culp, 47, North Vernon, was being held on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of anhydrous, possession of marijuana over 30 grams, possession of methamphetamine, possession of two or more precursors, maintaining a common nuisance and reckless possession of paraphernalia. His bond was set at $100,000.

Brian C. Culp, 22, North Vernon, was charged with possession of two or more precursors, possession of anhydrous with intent, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana over 30 grams and  manufacturing meth (B felony). He was being held on $200,000 bond.

And David A. Culp, 44, Seymour, was being held on charges of possession of two or more precursors, possession of anhydrous with intent, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana over 30 grams and  manufacturing meth (B felony). His bond was set at $100,000.

According to a press release from the Indiana State Police, troopers Raymond Hunt and Derrick Simpson, along with Jennings County Sheriff’s deputies, went to 7095 W. 150N to serve an arrest warrant. Brian Christopher Culp, 23, North Vernon, was wanted for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle while a habitual traffic violator.

As officers approached the house, an unknown white male wearing dark clothing ran into a cornfield behind the residence, the release stated. The person was allegedly carrying a small active reaction vessel. A K-9 unit was called to track down the subject. The person was not located.

Officers approached the residence to locate Brian C. Culp and found him there with two other male subjects, Brian K. Culp, 47, North Vernon, and David A. Culp, 45, Seymour. While there, officers detected a strong chemical odor coming from inside the residence, according to the release.

Drug paraphernalia and precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine were also found.

The residence was secured until lab-certified officers from both departments arrived to process the hazardous chemicals.