Six arrested after weekend overdose in North Vernon

Six people were arrested Saturday in North Vernon after an overdose was reported.

North Vernon Police were called in at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday to a home in the 400 block of Fourth Street on the reported overdose. The victim had already been treated with Narcan,  soon recovered and refused further treatment.

But police also noticed drug-related items out in plain view in the home including compressed marijuana and a prescription only Xanax tablet.

All five people in the home were taken into custody and a search warrant was issued for the home. Police, along with North Vernon police dog Zobi, discovered large amounts of marijuana, prescription pills, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. They also seized nine firearms and $20,000 hidden in a mattress.

A sixth person was arrested after the search warrant was served.

19-year-old Brandon Brown, 20 year old Bladen Jayne and 19-year-old Darrell Nelson are facing the most serious charges including dealing in a controlled substance, legend drugs and marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance, along with possession of drug paraphernalia and possessing alcohol as a minor.

Also arrested were:

• 19-year-old Zion Phillips, of North Vernon: Visiting a common nuisance.
• 20-year-old Devin Cross, of North Vernon: Visiting a common nuisance and a legend drug violation.
• A 16 year old girl: Visiting a common nuisance.