La Porte County deputy coroner arrested for dealing narcotics
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — The La Porte County deputy coroner was arrested Thursday for dealing narcotics, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday.
Dawn L. Maxson, 47, of La Porte, is accused of selling Hydromorphone, a morphine used for pain.
She was charged with dealing a schedule I, II or III controlled substance, which is a level 4 felony.
La Porte County Sheriff John Boyd released the following statement:
While I’m very disappointed to see a public official charged with dealing drugs, I’m proud of the efforts and determination put forth by our Metro Narcotics team. Even more frustrating is the fact that as a deputy coroner, Maxson has been witness to lives lost due to the ravages of drug addiction yet she has chosen to deal narcotics.
We were aware from the onset of this investigation that Maxson worked for the coroner’s office, an agency we routinely work very closely with, yet that did not deter our investigators. Let this arrest put drug dealers on notice that police officers in La Porte County are committed to pursuing all avenues when it comes to stopping drug sales.
Maxson was taken to the La Porte County Jail and held in lieu of a $20,000 cash bond.
The sheriff says the investigation continues and additional charges are pending.