Valley meth ring bust nets 4 arrests

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTHI) - Martin County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Brett Bradley, 27, and his girlfriend September Trambaugh, 30, at a home on the 200 block of Poplar Street in Loogootee early Sunday morning.

Deputies said they found more than 3 grams of meth and several active labs inside the home and in a shed outside. Deputies said Bradley had instructions for making meth in his wallet at the time of the arrest.

A 10-year-old child was inside the home and is now in the custody of Child Protective Services.

Deputies also arrested Thomas Bevers, 37, and his wife, Karen Bevers, 49, at a home on the 900 block of North Line Street in Loogootee.

Deputies said when they arrived, they found the couple flushing meth down the toilet. They also found meth and active labs in the basement.

Deputies said the couples were cooking together Saturday night. They believe they were both using and selling the meth to others.

All four people are now in the Martin County jail on drug-related charges.