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Fayette County – Early this morning, around 1 a.m., an ongoing investigation by the Pendleton District Meth Suppression Unit culminated in a search warrant being served on a residence and the arrest of a Connersville man on felony charges.

Meth Suppression Troopers along with officers from the Rush County Sheriff’s Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Connersville Police Department and Shirley Police Department served a search warrant on a home at 4263 W. SR 44 in Connersville.

As a result of that search warrant Jason Barrett, age 39, was arrested at his home for Possession of Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, both Level 6 Felonies. Barrett was lodged in the Fayette County Jail.

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive and destructive drug. Information regarding meth statistics, meth lab cleanup, educational videos and materials about meth manufacturing and addiction can be found on the Meth Investigation System, or IMIS, at www.meth.in.gov

Anyone with information about illegal drug use is encouraged to call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous. The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS, can also take tips on meth labs. Just go to www.meth.in.gov and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law