Tip Leads to Knox County Drug Arrest

Bruceville- A citizen’s tip led to a drug arrest.

Indiana State Police officials say the tip led them to the home of Andrew Woods and Brandi Pettele in Bruceville. A search warrant was initiated on Sunday at their residence on State Road 67.

Officers located marijuana and approximately 6 grams of meth inside the home, along with paraphernalia. Three children were also inside during the search. They were released by Child Services to a family member.

Woods, 40, and Petelle, 37, each face charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor),  and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor). They were taken to the Knox County jail, where they are being held on bond.

**All charges are mere accusations. All accused are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law, by a jury of their peers**

Pictured above: Pipe and white powdery substance located inside the residence of Andrew Woods and Brandi Petelle. Photo Credit: Indiana State Police

Pictured above: Drugs from Woods-Petelle Residence on Scale. Photo Credit: Indiana State Police