The Howard County Sheriff’s Office Task Force Unit has arrested one woman and
filed additional criminal charges against a current inmate following an investigation into an attempt to
introduce illegal drugs into the Howard County Jail.
On the morning of July 9, 2026, a Howard County employee discovered a suspicious package near the
courthouse inmate holding area and immediately notified courthouse security. Detectives responded to
the scene and recovered the package, which contained suspected methamphetamine, suspected
controlled substances, and other evidence consistent with an attempt to introduce contraband into the
jail.
During the investigation, detectives identified Jennifer White as the individual believed to have placed
the package in the holding area. Investigators also developed evidence linking current inmate Peyton
Leveridge to the attempted transfer of the contraband.
As a result of the investigation,
Peyton Leveridge was arrested on the following preliminary charges:
• Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
Jennifer White was arrested on the following preliminary charges:
• Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
• Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
• Dealing a Schedule I, II, or III Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony)
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding criminal activity
to report it. Tips may be submitted through the Howard County Sheriff’s Office mobile app, by visiting
the Sheriff’s Office website, or by contacting law enforcement directly.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Justin
Bohannon at (765) 614-3490 or Detective William Cline at (765) 614-3494. This investigation is being
conducted by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office Task Force Unit.
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the filing of the information is merely an
allegation, and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.