On March 3rd, shortly before 8 PM, Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle and deputies arrived at Gary Rodgers' residence at 231 N. Hatfield Road to serve a sealed indictment warrant.
Upon arrival, Gary D. Rodgers, 50, was outside & stated that Jacob Kidd was inside. Rodgers invited the deputies in and called for Kidd, but he was not found. Two meth pipes were spotted in plain view on Rodgers' bed.
Rodgers was informed of the indictment warrant and consented to a search of his trailer, which revealed:
- $546 in cash
- A blue container with digital scales, a baggie of meth, and 9 orange pills
- A bag with two empty baggies and two meth pipes
- A loaded 9mm Taurus pistol with three magazines and 13 rounds of ammo
Rodgers admitted ownership of the items, & confessed to selling and giving away meth, including to a confidential informant.
During the investigation, Jacob Kidd returned and was questioned about a complaint regarding Robbie Goode's Ford tractor. Kidd stated it was out of fuel and was instructed not to return to Goode's property.
Rodgers was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine (over 2 grams, firearm enhanced), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He was booked into Casey County Jail.
