On Wednesday, July 27, Scott county Sheriff’s Deputy Kacey Reschar conducted a traffic stop in Austin for a traffic violation. In conducting his investigation, Reschar located over 34 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle leading to the arrest of Christopher Helton, 34 of Paris Crossing.
Helton was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a syringe, and resisting law enforcement. Reschar was assisted at the scene by officers with the Austin Police Department.
Helton was transported to the Scott County Jail where he remains incarcerated.
The next day, Scott County Sheriffs’ Deputies, Austin Police Officers, and the Scott County Probation Department conducted a routine probation check at a residence in Austin.
Arrested at the North Church Street residence was Heather D. Stamper, 36 of Austin and Ashley Noble, 32 of Scottsburg. Both Stamper and Noble were charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Additionally, Stamper was charged with maintaining a common nuisance and possession of drug paraphernalia and Noble was charged with visiting a common nuisance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
These arrests are a culmination of a month-long investigation into suspected criminal activity at a residence in Austin.
“The investigation was started after a concerned citizen complaint was received by the Scott County Sheriffs’ Office,” said Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin. “This is another example of the community acting anonymously in concert with deputies as we all strive to make Scott County the safest county in America. Together, we are making a difference.”