VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A man officials said was a "key player in the methamphetamine trade in Vermillion County" was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison.

According to court documents, the Vermillion County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into James A. Collins in June of 2024, after a man he was associated with passed away due to an overdose.

The victim visited Collins' home to smoke methamphetamine with Collins and his girlfriend, Lisa Harris. While visiting Collins and Harris, the man smoked methamphetamine with them in a pop-up camper in their driveway.

Court documents also said the man drank water from a "krong" while with Collins. Officials said a "krong" is a "water bong used to ingest methamphetamine."

According to court documents, another witness who

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