Four people are facing charges after police in North Vernon responded to a report of suspicious activity at a fast-food restaurant. Sgt. Andrew Richmond, department spokesman, says that on the evening of April 22nd, officers were called to the Burger King on Main Street for questionable activity in a van. He says that an investigation led to the discovery of a syringe and a small amount methamphetamine.

The investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Asbury, 26, of Butlerville, Joshua Acree, 37, of North Vernon, Patricia Perkins, 20, of Seymour, and Shandie Johnson, 29, of North Vernon.

The event began when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity involving 4 persons in a van at Burger King. Sergeant Kyle Hall led the investigation which revealed a syringe and a small amount methamphetamine. All four occupants were arrested, charging information as follows:

Arrested were:

1. Christopher M. Asbury, 26, Butlerville, – Visiting a Common Nuisance (B misdemeanor);
2. Joshua P. Acree, 37, North Vernon, – Visiting a Common Nuisance (B misdemeanor);
3. Patricia S. Perkins, 20, Seymour, – Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 felony), Visiting a Common Nuisance (B misdemeanor);
4. Shandie Johnson, 29, North Vernon, – Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 felony), Visiting a Common Nuisance (B misdemeanor)