Lyons man arrested on multiple drug charges following probation search
/A Lyons man was arrested March 5 after law enforcement officers discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl and other drugs during a probation search of his residence.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene County Superior Court, officers executed a search March 5 at a residence located at 435 S. Callahan St. in Lyons.
The investigation began when Lyons Town Marshal Chandler Willard contacted Worthington Police Officer Jacob Gambill regarding complaints from residents about a high volume of traffic at the home of Coty Parsley, 33. Citizens reportedly told police the number of visitors increased significantly when the porch light at the residence was turned on.
Parsley is currently on probation in Greene County. According to court documents, Parsley’s probation officer reported that Parsley had recently screened positive for methamphetamine during a scheduled probation meeting on March 4. Parsley also reportedly tested positive for opiates.
The probation officer authorized a probation search after confirming he had a signed probation agreement allowing warrantless searches.
When officers arrived at the residence on March 5, they encountered several occupants, including an adult female, a juvenile, and an elderly man.
During the search, officers located multiple items believed to be associated with drug use and possession. According to the affidavit, officers found:
A plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine with a preliminary weight of 5.66 grams
A mirror containing a substance that field-tested positive for fentanyl
Glass smoking devices with residue
A pill canister containing Adderall, a Schedule II controlled substance
Additional suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 0.73 grams
Officers also recovered a jar containing plant material that field-tested positive for marijuana from a vehicle parked at the residence.
According to the affidavit, Parsley admitted the items belonged to him, including the drugs located in the bedroom and the marijuana found in the vehicle.
A Samsung cellphone believed to belong to Parsley was also seized as evidence.
Parsley was transported to the Greene County Jail, where he was held on the following preliminary charges:
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Parsley is scheduled to appear in Greene Circuit Court for an initial hearing on March 9.
