04/17/2026
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO 29 DRUG RELATED ARRESTS
Jefferson County Indiana Sheriff's Office (April 16, 2026) โ A months-long investigation has led to 29 drug related arrests involving a distribution network of methamphetamine, co***ne, hydrocodone, and alprazolam pills. The Indiana State Police (ISP) led the Investigation, titled โOperation Clocked Outโ.
โThis operation reflects the culmination of extensive investigative work led by the Indiana State Police, strengthened through close coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, whose combined efforts work to hold offenders accountable and enhance public safety.โ said Prosecutor David Sutter.
Sutter also expressed appreciation for the support provided by the City of Madison Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriffโs Office during the ex*****on of the warrants. โTheir assistance was instrumental to the success of this operation and reflects the strong interagency collaboration we rely on to protect our community,โ Sutter said.
The investigation began in February of 2025, after learning that William โFlavโ Taylor was a major supplier of methamphetamine in Jefferson County. Throughout the investigation, Officers were able to confirm that Taylor was sourcing his methamphetamine and co***ne from Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.
On February 4, 2026, Taylor was arrested on a warrant on one (1) Count of Dealing in Methamphetamine as a Level 2 Felony. Officers executed the arrest warrant of Taylor when he was travelling back to Jefferson County, Indiana from Louisville, KY. Taylor was also found to be in possession of Co***ne and received additional charges. Taylor is being held on a $500,000 full cash only bond in Jefferson County. Additional charges against Taylor are expected. A female passenger, Nichole Williams, was also charged with Co***ne related offenses. Indiana State Police continued the investigation after Taylorโs arrest.
Through the investigation, which involved the Jefferson County Prosecutorโs Office, City of Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriffโs Office, the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Kentucky State Police Campbellsburg Post and U.S. Marshalโs Office, authorities learned that Taylor was supplying many others with illegal narcotics and led to the numerous arrests on April 15, 2026:
Those arrested are:
Montana Austin, 35, Ghent, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) and Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Marcus Benjamin Burgess, 41, Carrollton, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) and Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Shawn Andrew Bushong, 34, Hanover, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine and Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Kayla Lynn Canfield, 32, Hanover, IN: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Neglect of a Dependent (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of Ma*****na (Class B Misdemeanor), Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)
Elisabeth Coker, 36, Milton, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conpiracy to Commit Unlawful Sale of a Legend Drug (Level 6 Felony) and Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Tristian W. Daniel, 39, Chesterfield, VA: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)
John Gibbons, 42, Lexington, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in a Narcotic Drug (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Rebecca Elysse Hart, 37, Greensburg, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony) & Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)
Alanea L. Hawkins, 38, Carrollton, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Shannon W. Hunt, 52, Carrollton, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Tamara S. Jones, 52, Madison, IN: Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
Alfonzo Delano McPhail, 62, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Marshall Murray, 32, Louisville, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Danielle Rache Newton, 34, Hanover, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Travis Lee Reddick, 37, Versailles, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony) & Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)
Taylor Marie Rowlett, 27, Hanover, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence
Nichole Marie Sheldon, 43, Hanover, IN: Possession of Ma*****na (Class B Misdemeanor) & Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor)
Deshawn Standard Jr., 29, Louisville, KY: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Darren Keith Stewart Jr., 31, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Tammy Stewart, 51, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Nicholas Michael Tucker, 35, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Level 4 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Brogan Lane Vance, 30, North Vernon, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Valeria Dawn Vanwye, 35, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Ryan Anthony Voris, 31, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Amber Cheyenne West, 29, Madison, IN: Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) & Corrupt Business Influence (Level 5 Felony)
Jamie Constance White, 37, Madison, IN: Possession of Ma*****na (Class A Misdemeanor) & Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
Nichole Marie Williams, 33, Madison, IN: Dealing in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony) & Conspiracy to Deal in Co***ne (Level 2 Felony)
Roberto Zavala, 37, Madison, IN: Possession of Ma*****na (Class B Misdemeanor)
All suspects are presumed innocent till proven guilty in a court of law.
WLKY News / Bridging The Gap
