Columbus Police say they arrested nine people over the course of a year-long investigation into the Aryan Brotherhood.
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Aryan Brotherhood is a white nationalist group and crime syndicate that often engages in drug trafficking and prostitution inside prisons.
Columbus police say all of the people they arrested as part of the investigation are members or associates of the group. But, a spokesperson from the department says race didn't appear to be a factor in the crimes.
Their investigation focused on complaints of drug dealing, burglaries and vehicle thefts. Police say some of the suspects also attempted to sneak contraband into the Bartholomew County Jail.
Police arrested the following people on multiple charges:
Chelsie Harden
Columbus, Ind.
- Trafficking with an inmate
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Criminal gang activity
- Maintaining a common nuisance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Jarred Parton
Franklin, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- battery
William Lustig
Columbus, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- Trafficking with an inmate
- Dealing in a Schedule III controlled substance
- Dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance
Brandon Jacobs
Nashville, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- Auto theft
- Intimidation
- Possession of an altered handgun
- Carrying a handgun without a license
William "Corey" King
Columbus, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- Trafficking with an inmate
David "Bub" Hadley
Columbus, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- Trafficking with an inmate
Mary Craig
Edinburgh, Ind.
- Trafficking with an inmate
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance
William Stillabower
Columbus, Ind.
- Criminal gang activity
- Trafficking with an inmate
Matthew Mowery
Austin, Ind.
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Unlawful possession of a syringe
