Parke County Sheriff's deputies and the Montezuma Town Marshall's Office executed several arrest warrants and a search warrant. These were focused on the sale of methamphetamine in and around Montezuma.

During this operation the following individuals were arrested:

Jacob Eskam, 42, of Montezuma - Dealing Methamphetamine over 10 grams. (Parke County warrant)

Junior H. Presley, 39, of Montezuma - Dealing Methamphetamine between 5 and 10 grams. (Parke County warrant)

Presley is also being held on charges of possession of methamphetamine over 10 grams, maintaining a common nuisance, and other narcotics related charges.

Athena Alkire, 36, of Montezuma - Maintaining a common nuisance and possession of methamphetamine.

Heather Stone, 52, of Montezuma - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

During the operation approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine were seized.