{"id":98795,"date":"2026-03-20T10:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98795"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:40:02","slug":"drug-task-force-investigation-leads-to-multiple-arrests-in-gas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98795","title":{"rendered":"Drug Task Force investigation leads to multiple arrests in Gas City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GRANT COUNTY, IN- On March 18, 2026, detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force conducted surveillance and enforcement operations in the area of 133 W. North C Street in Gas City following an ongoing narcotics investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search warrant was obtained and executed later that evening, resulting in the recovery of illegal narcotics, firearms, and evidence consistent with drug distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two juvenile children were present inside the residence. The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) was notified and responded to assist with placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence Seized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Approximately 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Approximately 2 grams of suspected fentanyl\/heroin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Multiple firearms and firearm components<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Digital scales and packaging materials consistent with narcotics distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Drug paraphernalia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All suspected controlled substances were submitted to the Indiana State Police Laboratory for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrests &amp; Charges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joshua Couch, 40, Gas City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Level 4 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macy Lighty, 34, Gas City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark Howard, 56, Gas City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Paraphernalia (C Misdemeanor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Visiting a Common Nuisance (B Misdemeanor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tristen Winstead, 42, Wabash County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 6 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Neglect of a Dependent (Level 5 Felony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assisting Agencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana State Police<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marion Police Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant County Prosecutor\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana Department of Child Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or illegal narcotics activity is encouraged to contact the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force at (765) 664-0019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emergency-lights-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emergency-lights-2.webp 302w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emergency-lights-2-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRANT COUNTY, IN- On March 18, 2026, detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force conducted surveillance and enforcement operations in the area of 133 W. North C Street in Gas City following an ongoing narcotics investigation. A search warrant was obtained and executed later that evening, resulting in the recovery of illegal narcotics, firearms, &#8230; <a title=\"Drug Task Force investigation leads to multiple arrests in Gas City\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98795\" aria-label=\"Read more about Drug Task Force investigation leads to multiple arrests in Gas City\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"GRANT COUNTY, IN- On March 18, 2026, detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force conducted surveillance and enforcement operations in the area of 133 W. North C Street in Gas City following an ongoing narcotics investigation. A search warrant was obtained and executed later that evening, resulting in the recovery of illegal narcotics, firearms,&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=98795"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98798,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98795\/revisions\/98798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=98795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=98795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=98795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}