On August 18, 2020, at 9:29 p.m. Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister, Deputy Bryce Jutzi, and Indiana Conservation Officer Matt Clark went to 606 East Brummitt Street to serve a warrant on 25-year-old Taylor Slaton of Owensville. Upon approaching the residence Owensville Marshal Leister observed Mr. Slaton seated inside the residence. Once inside the residence Officer Leister placed Mr. Slaton into custody and continued an investigation into this residence that he had been conducting for the past two weeks. During this investigation a search of the residence and surrounding property was conducted. During this search 36-year-old Nathan Owen, who also lived at the residence came home, and was placed into custody after it was discovered that he too had an outstanding warrant. Further 34-year-old Tara Reinhart who also resided at the residence was taken into custody during the investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Owensville Town Marshal had Taylor Slaton, Tara Reinhart, and Nathan Owen transported to the Gibson County Jail.
-Taylor Slaton was charged with Possession of a Lookalike Substance with a Prior Conviction and Possession of Paraphernalia with a Prior Conviction. Mr. Slaton was also booked in on the outstanding arrest warrant. He remains in custody on $1,400 bond.
-Tara Reinhart was charged with Possession of a Lookalike Substance, Possession or Control of Hypodermic Needles, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Paraphernalia, and 3 counts of Neglect of a Dependent. Ms. Reinhart remains in custody on a $750 bond.
-Nathan Owen was charged with Possession of a Lookalike Substance with a Prior Conviction and Possession or Control of Hypodermic Needles. Mr. Owen was also booked in on an outstanding arrest warrant. He remains in custody on a $1,500 bond.
***This is posted at the request and with the permission of the Owensville Police Department.***
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