Indiana State Police led the “Operation Clocked Out” investigation into a network distributing methamphetamine, cocaine, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.
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Twenty-nine people were arrested in southern Indiana following a months-long Indiana State Police investigation dubbed “Operation Clocked Out,” targeting methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription drug distribution.
Authorities say William “Flav” Taylor was a major supplier, bringing drugs from Louisville and Cincinnati into Jefferson County, Indiana; he was arrested with cocaine and is being held on a $500,000 cash bond.
The investigation involved multiple agencies across Indiana and Kentucky and uncovered a wide network facing charges such as drug conspiracy and corrupt business influence.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Authorities arrested 29 people connected to an alleged drug distribution network operating in southern Indiana.
The arrests followed a months-long investigation called “Operation Clocked Out,” led by Indiana State Police, targeting the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, hydrocodone, and alprazolam pills.
Jefferson County, Indiana, Prosecutor David Sutter said the investigation began in February 2025 after authorities identified William “Flav” Taylor as a major methamphetamine supplier in the area.
Investigators determined that Taylor sourced meth and cocaine from Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. He was arrested on Feb. 4 while returning to Jefferson County from Louisville on a warrant for dealing methamphetamine.
At the time of his arrest, authorities said Taylor was in possession of cocaine, leading to additional charges, with more expected. He is currently being held on a $500,000 cash bond. A female passenger, Nichole Williams, was also arrested on cocaine-related charges.
As the investigation continued, detectives identified individuals allegedly supplied by Taylor, leading to the arrests carried out 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, of 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 Schedule 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 Schedule 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 in 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.
Agencies assisting in the investigation included the City of Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement, Kentucky State Police, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
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