BROWNSTOWN – A Brownstown man was arrested last Tuesday after Jackson County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered over 19 grams of methamphetamine in his home, along with drug paraphernalia and scales. Bobby Finley, 58, was taken into custody on November 12 and faces multiple charges related to drug trafficking.
Finley was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony; possession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor; and maintaining a common nuisance, a Level 6 felony. He was booked into the Jackson County Jail at 11:12 a.m. with a bond set at $5,005.
According to a press release from Jackson County Sheriff Rick Meyer, the investigation began on November 1 when Deputy Justin Amos went to 120 West Cross Street in Brownstown to follow up on a prior investigation. Upon arrival, Deputy Amos detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the residence. Additional law enforcement officers arrived to assist, including Deputy Kevin Settle, Brownstown Detective Jac Sanders, and Officer Levi Caudill.
Amos obtained a search warrant for the property, and during the search, officers discovered 19.82 grams of methamphetamine, along with drug smoking devices and scales. Finley, who owns and resides at the property, was contacted by phone and agreed to meet with officers but failed to attend. It is believed Finley fled the area to avoid law enforcement.
On November 12, Deputy Amos resumed the investigation and located a vehicle registered to Finley at his workplace in Seymour. Finley was found inside the business and was detained by deputies Settle and Amos before being arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail.
Further investigation on November 18 revealed that Finley had drugs and paraphernalia hidden in a locked toolbox at his workplace. Officer Amos, along with Seymour Officer Sam Hughes and K9 Koni, searched and found methamphetamine and additional drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff Meyer praised Deputy Amos for his diligent work on the case, stating, “Amos is a valuable part of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. We both know how important it is to get the drug dealers off the street.”
Finley remains in custody at the Jackson County Jail as the investigation continues.
