Dark Web Drug Ring Busted in Fulton County: Four Arrested in Rochester Investigation

Four individuals were arrested in Fulton County, Indiana, following an investigation into dark web drug activity.

The primary suspect, 18-year-old Tristin Shell of Rochester, is accused of purchasing large quantities of narcotics through the dark web and distributing them locally.

He faces multiple charges, including dealing and possessing methamphetamine, dealing a controlled substance, and marijuana-related offenses.

Three others were also arrested on related charges. April Lockridge (38) was charged with maintaining a common nuisance and possession of a controlled substance. Lynden Swanson (50) and Heather Shell (44) were each charged with maintaining a common nuisance.

A search of a Rochester home turned up roughly 28 grams of suspected meth, prescription pills, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.