Five arrested in Jennings after drug overdose

Five people were arrested in Jennings County this week after a drug overdose in Country Squire Lakes.

Deputies were called to Shrimpton Drive Tuesday after 36-year-old Sean Cobb was found unconscious. He was brought back with a dose of Narcan, deputies say and taken to St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

While at the home, deputies allegedly saw methamphetamine, heroin, drug-related paraphernalia and drug precursors. An 8-month old baby at the home was removed by Child Protective Services and placed with a relative, according to police reports.

Cobb was arrested after being released from the hospital. Also arrested were 22-year-old Brittany R. Watts of Columbus and North Vernon residents 34-year-old Curt J. Thornburg, 29-year-old Brandy R. McGuire and 40-year-old Phillip R. McGuire.

Charges include:

Cobb:

  • Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 5 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Syringe – Level 6 Felony
  • Maintaining Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
  • Neglect of a Dependant – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor

Watts:

  • Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 5 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Syringe – Level 6 Felony
  • Maintaining Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
  • Neglect of a Dependant – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor

Thornburg:

  • Possession of 2 or more Drug Precursors – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Controlled Substance – Level 6 Felony
  • Maintaining Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor

Brandy R. McGuire and Phillip R. McGuire:

  • Maintaining Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony