{"id":98845,"date":"2026-03-24T15:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98845"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:45:34","slug":"joint-narcotics-investigation-leads-to-multiple-arrests-in-rochester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98845","title":{"rendered":"Joint narcotics investigation leads to multiple arrests in Rochester"},"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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ROCHESTER, IN- A coordinated narcotics investigation conducted by the Fulton County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Indiana State Police, Marshall County Drug Task Force, and the Rochester Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four individuals in Rochester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the investigation, officers identified Tristin Shell, 18, of Rochester, as allegedly purchasing significant quantities of illegal narcotics via the dark web and distributing them throughout Fulton County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Rochester. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with additional controlled substances, including prescription pills, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tristin Shell faces the following charges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Dealing a Controlled Substance (Level 4 Felony)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three additional individuals were also arrested in connection with this investigation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 April Lockridge \u2013 Maintaining a Common Nuisance; Possession of a Controlled Substance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Lyndon Swanson \u2013 Maintaining a Common Nuisance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Heather Shell \u2013 Maintaining a Common Nuisance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis case highlights the ongoing efforts of our agency and our law enforcement partners to combat the distribution of dangerous drugs in our community,\u201d said Sheriff Travis W. Heishman. \u201cWe remain committed to identifying and holding accountable those who bring illegal narcotics into Fulton County.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigation remains ongoing.<\/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-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emergency-lights-3.webp 302w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emergency-lights-3-300x200.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>ROCHESTER, IN- A coordinated narcotics investigation conducted by the Fulton County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Indiana State Police, Marshall County Drug Task Force, and the Rochester Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four individuals in Rochester. During the investigation, officers identified Tristin Shell, 18, of Rochester, as allegedly purchasing significant quantities of illegal narcotics via &#8230; <a title=\"Joint narcotics investigation leads to multiple arrests in Rochester\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98845\" aria-label=\"Read more about Joint narcotics investigation leads to multiple arrests in Rochester\">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-98845","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":"ROCHESTER, IN- A coordinated narcotics investigation conducted by the Fulton County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Indiana State Police, Marshall County Drug Task Force, and the Rochester Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four individuals in Rochester. 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