Three men from Linton were arrested during a traffic stop last week near the park on various drug charges that included possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia and a synthetic drug commonly called “spice.”

Three individuals were arrested early Sunday, January 16, by Officer Alan Jackson of the Linton Police Department following an incident that started late Saturday, January 15.

Thomas Wesley Cody, Sr., 61, and Thomas Wesley Cody, Jr., 38, and William “Bill” Frederick Cody, 62, all from Linton, were all booked into the Greene County Jail between 12:15-1:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 16.

Around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, Officer Jackson, the lead investigator, arrived at County Road 1100 West just north of the Linton City Park where LPD Officer Cayden Walker had stopped a black 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Thomas Wesley Cody Jr. was the driver and owner of the vehicle but his driver’s license was suspended. Thomas Wesley Cody Sr. was a back seat passenger. William “Bill” Frederick Cody was a front seat passenger.

When Officer Jackson arrived, he recognized William “Bill” Cody and knew he had a warrant out for his arrest. William “Bill” Cody was placed under arrest, handcuffed and seated in a patrol vehicle.

They then determined that Thomas Wesley Cody Sr, did not have a driver’s license either and the vehicle was going to be towed due to there being no driver with a valid license.

Both Cody Jr. and Sr. were asked to exit the vehicle, but Thomas Cody Jr. was then allowed to get his dog out of the vehicle and Thomas Cody Sr. asked to get his tools. Jr. went to one side and opened the door to get the dog and Sr. went to the other side to get his tools – but Sr. jumped into the vehicle and closed the door. To make sure Sr. was not getting a weapon, Officer Jackson opened the door, asked Cody Sr. what he was doing then told him to get out of the vehicle.

When Cody Sr. got out, Officer Jackson saw a smoking device with white residue on the floorboard – that later tested positive as methamphetamine, and an orange pill container containing a plant-like material – later suspected to be a synthetic drug.

Cody Jr., allegedly admitted the material in the pill container was “spice” but said he didn’t know anything about the smoking device.

During a search of the vehicle and pat-downs of the three, officers reported finding “spice” on Thomas “Bill” Cody, a smoking device containing burnt residue in a pocket of Cody Sr., another pill container containing “spice” between the front driver seat and the center console, and a plastic bag containing a green plant material that tested positive as marijuana in a front door pocket on the passenger side and another smoking device with burnt residue between the passenger seat and the center console.

All three ended up in jail.

Bond for Thomas Cody Jr. was set at $1,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He posted $100 and was released later the same day he was arrested. He is facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, and is due in court for his initial hearing on January 27.

Bond for William “Bill” Cody on the warrant and the new case combined totaled $6,500 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He posted $650 and was also released later the same day. In addition to his previous case, he’s now facing new charges of possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor, and possession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor. His initial hearing is also scheduled for January 27.

Thomas Cody Sr. was held without bond pending court appearance and during his initial hearing last Thursday, January 20, his bond was set at $50,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He has since posted $5,000 and been released from jail. He has been charged with:

• Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony,

• Possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, and

• Possession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor.