ISP: Tip From Dubois County Sheriff's Office leads to two Drug Arrests

Orange Co.- On August 6, 2023, Master Trooper Trey Lytton and Trooper Connor Giesler received information from the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office that 44-year-old Robin L. Dixon of Marengo, Indiana was wanted on multiple felony warrants in both Indiana and Kentucky.  

After developing information on a possible address where Dixon was residing, Giesler, Lytton, and Conservation Officer Jim Schreck located Dixon at an East County Road 1025 South address in Marengo. Dixon was taken into custody on outstanding felony warrants. 

While executing the arrest warrants, Troopers developed probable cause of illegal drug activity. The residence was searched, and officers located approximately 113 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.  49-year-old Melissa D. Lawrence, also of Marengo was taken into custody and both she and Dixon were incarcerated in the Orange County Jail.

Arrested and Charges: Melissa D. Lawrence, 49, Marengo, IN

  1. Dealing Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony
  2. Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 3 Felony
  3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance - Level 6 Felony
  4. Possession of Marijuana - Class B Misdemeanor
  5. Possession of Paraphernalia - Class C Misdemeanor

Arrested and Charges: Robin L. Dixon, 44, Marengo, IN

  1. Dealing Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony
  2. Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 3 Felony
  3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance - Level 6 Felony
  4. Possession of Marijuana - Class B Misdemeanor
  5. Possession of Paraphernalia - Class C Misdemeanor

Outstanding Warrants:

Warrick County:

  1. Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 6 Felony
  2. Possession of Marijuana - Class B Misdemeanor
  3. Possession of Paraphernalia - Class C Misdemeanor

Warrick County: 2nd Warrant

  1.   Dealing in Methamphetamine - Level 2 Felony
  2.    Possession of Methamphetamine - Level 3 Felony
  3.    Maintaining a Common Nuisance - Level 6 Felony
  4.    Possession of Marijuana - Class B Misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County:

Public Intoxication - Class B Misdemeanor

Hancock County, Kentucky

  1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
  2. Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor
  3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
  4. Probation Violation (2 Counts)

**ALL CHARGES ARE MERE ACCUSATIONS. DEFENDANTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW**