Authorities arrested 29 in alleged drug distribution network in southern Indiana, Kentucky

Twenty-nine individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug distribution operation in southern Indiana.

Authorities made the arrests following a months-long investigation, dubbed “Operation Clocked Out,” led by Indiana State Police into a network distributing methamphetamine, cocaine, hydrocodone, and alprazolam pills.

Jefferson County, Indiana, Prosecutor David Sutter said the investigation began in February 2025 after officials received information identifying William “Flav” Taylor as “a major supplier” of methamphetamine in the county.

Investigators determined that Taylor sourced meth and cocaine from Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio. Officers arrested him on Feb. 4 this year on a warrant for dealing methamphetamine while he was returning to Jefferson County from Louisville.

Authorities said Taylor had cocaine in his possession at the time of his arrest, leading to additional charges, with more expected. He remains in custody on a $500,000 cash bond. During the arrest, officers also took a female passenger, Nichole Williams, into custody on cocaine-related charges.

As the investigation continued, police identified individuals who had been receiving drugs from Taylor, and all were arrested Wednesday.

Montana Austin, 35, of Ghent, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine, conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Marcus Benjamin Burgess, 41, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Shawn Andrew Bushong, 34, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, and corrupt business influence.
Kayla Lynn Canfield, 32, of Hanover, Indiana: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Elisabeth Coker, 36, of Milton, Kentucky: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit unlawful sale of a legend drug and corrupt business influence.
Tristian W. Daniel, 39, of Chesterfield, Virginia: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
John Gibbons, 42, Lexington, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a narcotic drug and corrupt business influence.
Rebecca Elysse Hart, 37, of Greensburg, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine and conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
Alanea L. Hawkins, 38, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Shannon W. Hunt, 52, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to deal in a scheduled IV controlled substance and corrupt business influence.
Tamara S. Jones, 52, of Madison, Indiana: Maintaining a common nuisance.
Alfonzo Delano McPhail, 62, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a scheduled IV controlled substance, two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to deal in cocaine and corrupt business influence.
Marshall Murray, 32, of Louisville, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Danielle Rache Newton, 34, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Travis Lee Reddick, 37, of Versailles, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
Taylor Marie Rowlett, 27, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Nichole Marie Sheldon, 43, of Hanover, Indiana: Possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance.
Deshawn Standard, Jr., 39, of Louisville, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Darren Keith Stewart Jr., 31, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine, conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Tammy Stewart, 51, of Madison, Indiana: Three counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Nicholas Michael Tucker, 35, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a schedule IV controlled substance and corrupt business influence.
Brogan Lane Vance, 30, of North Vernon, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Valeria Dawn Vanwye, 35, of Madison, Indiana: Three counts of conspiracy to deal methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Ryan Anthony Voris, 31, of Madison, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in cocaine, five counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Amber Cheyenne West, 29, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Jamie Constance White, 37, of Madison, Indiana: Possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance.
Nichole Marie Williams, 33, of Madison, Indiana: Dealing in cocaine and conspiracy to deal in cocaine.
Roberto Zavala, 37, of Madison, Indiana: Possession of marijuana.

“This operation reflects the culmination of extensive investigative work led by the Indiana State Police, strengthened through close coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, whose combined efforts work to hold offenders accountable and enhance public safety,” Sutter said in a news release Thursday.

The investigation received assistance from the City of Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement, Kentucky State Police, and the U.S. Marshal’s Office.