Martin County: On Friday February 10, the Indiana State Police assisted Child Protective Services with a home visit in Shoals that landed two women in the Martin County Jail. 

Preliminary investigation reveals that Trooper Steve Sexton, Indiana Conservation Officer Eric Doan and Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Burkhardt were called to assist Child Protection Service with a home visit at the residence of 8145 Coal Hollow Rd, Shoals. Two females, Amanda Krodel, 21 and Jessica Martin, 22 reside at the address with four children. While at the residence methamphetamine was located.  Krodel and Martin were arrested at the scene without incident and transported to the Martin County Jail.  Child Protective Services removed the children and placed them with other family members.
 
Arrested and Charges:
Jessica L. Martin, 22, Shoals
1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Class D Felony
2. Neglect of a Dependent, Class C Felony
3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony

Amanda Krodel, 21, Shoals
1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Class D Felony
2. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony

Anyone with information about illegal drug use may call the Jasper Post at 1-800-742-7475, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.  The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS can also take tips on meth labs.  Just go to www.meth.in.gov and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.