Orange County woman faces dealing meth charges and is arrested on multiple felony warrants

ORANGE CO. – On Sunday, August 6th Indiana State Police Master Trooper Trey Lytton and Trooper Connor Giesler received information from the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office that 44-year-old Robin L. Dixon of Marengo, Indiana was wanted on multiple felony warrants in both Indiana and Kentucky. 

After developing information on a possible address where Dixon was residing, Giesler, Lytton, and Conservation Officer Jim Schreck located Dixon at 2673 East County Road 1025 South, Marengo. Dixon was taken into custody on outstanding felony warrants. 

While executing the arrest warrants, Troopers developed probable cause of illegal drug activity. The residence was searched, and officers located approximately 113 grams of meth, digital scales, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 

Also arrested was 49-year-old Melissa D. Lawrence, of Marengo. Both she and Dixon were incarcerated in the Orange County Jail.

Arrested and Charges: Melissa D. Lawrence, 49, Marengo, IN

1. Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
4. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

Arrested and Charges: Robin L. Dixon, 44, Marengo, IN

1. Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
4. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

Outstanding Warrants:

Warrick County:

1. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

Warrick County: 2^nd Warrant

1.   Dealing in Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony
2.    Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
3.    Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
4.    Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County:

                    Public Intoxication – Class B Misdemeanor

Hancock County, Kentucky

1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
4. Probation Violation (2 Counts

Arresting Officers – Master Trooper Trey Lytton and Trooper Connor Giesler.

Assisting – Indiana Conservation Officer Jim Schrek and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office.