Teagon E. Thatcher v. State of Indiana

── Teagon E. Thatcher v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02468 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: August 25, 2025 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Delaware Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Weissmann and Judge Scheele concur Thatcher and Neva Petty were friends, and they texted each other frequently using Facebook Messenger. On February 24, 2024, Petty texted Thatcher that she was experiencing symptoms of narcotics withdrawal and asked Thatcher for money. Thatcher explained that he could not give her money at that time, and she responded by telling him not to worry about it. He then texted: “U sure I can get u something to help I trap a lot so I can get something if u need it[.]” (Ex. Vol. 1 at 66.) The term “trap a lot” is slang for “dealing a lot.” (Tr. Vol.