3 arrested on drug charges in Paint Township

Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports that on Thursday, Feb. 18, at approximately 12:47 a.m., the Highland County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in Paint Township, Highland County. The deputies went to the address at 7265 Cathy Road to look for a subject on an arrest warrant.

Deputies made contact with a male subject identified as John Jett, Sr., 65, at the residence. They asked if the male subject, Troy Burns, II, was at the residence, to which Jett indicated that he was there.

Once inside the home, deputies met another male identified as James J. Deeter, 37. Deputies asked Deeter if Burns was there, and he advised deputies that Burns was still at work and that there was a juvenile in another bedroom asleep.

Deputies continued the search for Burns with written consent. Deputies found Burns, 36, hiding inside a closet in a bedroom. Burns was taken into custody without incident.

While conducting the search for the Burns subject, deputies discovered products used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.

All three males were taken into custody. Children’s Services was called to the scene and took the juvenile.

John Jett, Sr. was charged with possession of a drug abuse instrument. Troy Burns was charged with possession of a drug abuse instrument, child endangering and possession of drug paraphernalia. James J. Deeter was charged with illegal assembly of chemicals and child endangerment.

For further information or clarification, contact Sheriff Donnie Barrera at 937-393-1421. The Crime Tip Hotline of the Highland County Sheriff’s Office is 937-840-6243.