Swanington, IN – Three people were arrested Thursday afternoon in Swanington after deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip about possible criminal activity.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived in the Swanington area around 4 p.m. and located two men and one woman. Following an investigation, authorities allegedly found evidence linking the group to both drug and theft offenses.
Deputies identified the suspects as Daniel Gomez, 47, of Otterbein; Sasha A. Butler, 31, of Attica; and Jordan M. Phillips, 31, of Bloomington. Each was allegedly charged with possession of stolen property, a Level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.
Officials said Gomez, Butler and Phillips were transported to the Benton County Jail following their arrests.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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