29 arrested in alleged drug distribution network in southern Indiana, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Twenty-nine people were arrested in an alleged drug distribution network in southern Indiana.

The arrests came after a monthslong investigation called "Operation Clocked Out," led by Indiana State Police, into a distribution network of methamphetamine, cocaine, hydrocodone and alprazolam pills.

Jefferson County, Indiana, Prosecutor David Sutter said the investigation started in February 2025. Authorities received information that William "Flav" Taylor was "a major supplier" of methamphetamine in the county.

The investigation found Taylor was getting meth and cocaine from Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio. He was arrested on a warrant for dealing in methamphetamine on Feb. 4 of this year while headed back to Jefferson County from Louisville.

At the time of his arrest, authorities said he had cocaine on him and was given additional charges, with more expected. Taylor is being held on a $500,000 cash bond. During his arrest, a female passenger, Nichole Williams, was also taken into custody on cocaine-related charges.

Throughout the remainder of the investigation, police were able to identify the people who were getting drugs from Taylor. They were all arrested Wednesday:

Montana Austin, 35, of Ghent, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine, conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Marcus Benjamin Burgess, 41, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Shawn Andrew Bushong, 34, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, and corrupt business influence.
Kayla Lynn Canfield, 32, of Hanover, Indiana: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Elisabeth Coker, 36, of Milton, Kentucky: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit unlawful sale of a legend drug and corrupt business influence.
Tristian W. Daniel, 39, of Chesterfield, Virginia: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
John Gibbons, 42, Lexington, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a narcotic drug and corrupt business influence.
Rebecca Elysse Hart, 37, of Greensburg, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine and conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
Alanea L. Hawkins, 38, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Shannon W. Hunt, 52, of Carrollton, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to deal in a scheduled IV controlled substance and corrupt business influence.
Tamara S. Jones, 52, of Madison, Indiana: Maintaining a common nuisance.
Alfonzo Delano McPhail, 62, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a scheduled IV controlled substance, two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine, conspiracy to deal in cocaine and corrupt business influence.
Marshall Murray, 32, of Louisville, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Danielle Rache Newton, 34, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Travis Lee Reddick, 37, of Versailles, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.
Taylor Marie Rowlett, 27, of Hanover, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Nichole Marie Sheldon, 43, of Hanover, Indiana: Possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance.
Deshawn Standard, Jr., 39, of Louisville, Kentucky: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Darren Keith Stewart Jr., 31, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in cocaine, conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Tammy Stewart, 51, of Madison, Indiana: Three counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Nicholas Michael Tucker, 35, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in a schedule IV controlled substance and corrupt business influence.
Brogan Lane Vance, 30, of North Vernon, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Valeria Dawn Vanwye, 35, of Madison, Indiana: Three counts of conspiracy to deal methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Ryan Anthony Voris, 31, of Madison, Indiana: Two counts of conspiracy to deal in cocaine, five counts of conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Amber Cheyenne West, 29, of Madison, Indiana: Conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine and corrupt business influence.
Jamie Constance White, 37, of Madison, Indiana: Possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance.
Nichole Marie Williams, 33, of Madison, Indiana: Dealing in cocaine and conspiracy to deal in cocaine.
Roberto Zavala, 37, of Madison, Indiana: Possession of marijuana.

"This operation reflects the culmination of extensive investigative work led by the Indiana State Police, strengthened through close coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, whose combined efforts work to hold offenders accountable and enhance public safety," Sutter said in a news release Thursday.

The City of Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement, Kentucky State Police and the U.S. Marshal's Office assisted in the investigation.