31 guns, marijuana, heroin and meth found during Washington drug investigation

State police arrested Washington man on 10 criminal charges and recovered numerous types of narcotics and 31 firearms during a drug investigation Sunday morning.

Early Sunday morning, Trooper Mitch Wier began an investigation into possible drug activity at 1776 Maxwell Avenue in Washington. Trooper Wier applied for a search warrant through the Daviess County Circuit Court after developing enough probable cause for the request.

After receiving the warrant, Wier, with members of the Washington Police Department and Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, searched the residence owned by 38-year-old Steven W. Lyford.

During the search, officers were able to find an estimated 14 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 17 grams of marijuana, small amounts of heroin and morphine, and 31 firearms.

Of the guns seized, one handgun had been reported as stolen through Knox County, Indiana.

According to state police, Lyford was allegedly dealing methamphetamine.

Lyford was transported to the Daviess County Security Center, without incident.

Arrested and Charges:
Steven W. Lyford, 38
Washington, IN
– Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
– Possession of Methamphetamine over 10 grams, Level 4 Felony
– Possession of Heroin, Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
– Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
– Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent, Level 5 Felony
– Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
– False Informing, Class A Misdemeanor