‘He’s definitely no Walter White’: Clarksville Police arrest alleged meth dealer

CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - The Clarksville Police Department have arrested a suspect accused of dealing methamphetamine.

Alan Jay White, 59, operating under the nickname “The Professor,” was arrested after a March 7 raid of his residence uncovered 78 grams of suspected meth following a years-long investigation. White’s nickname stems from his previous job as a college dean.

White was arrested and charged with dealing methamphetamine, counterfeiting and possession of paraphernalia.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Clarksville Police initiated a traffic stop once White left his home. They had a search warrant already in hand and let White know that they would be searching his house.

Detectives report that they found 78 grams of meth in White’s house in four separate small bags. One bag was stashed in a box of cigarettes, and another in the ceiling with an undisclosed amount of counterfeit cash.

The report stated that other drug paraphernalia was discovered in the home, as well.

“I understand some people may think that it’s not a lot. I think our narcotics detectives would disagree. You know, obviously, between marijuana, methamphetamine, you know, some of our harder drugs, it may not seem like that much,” said Corporal Justice Kraft with the Clarksville Police Department. “But really, it is in the grand scheme of things. It’d be one thing if it was marijuana, but even just a small amount of methamphetamine, because of fentanyl that can be mixed in with it and other things like that. It’s infinitely more dangerous. So, even just a small amount off the street is a good thing.”

“This is yet another example of the dedication of our officers,” Chief Nathan Walls said. “Working long investigations can be tedious at times, and I think this really showcases their patience.”

Chief Walls added in a statement the suspect is “definitely no Walter White,” in reference to the fictional chemist-turned-narcotics dealer from the TV show ‘Breaking Bad.’

When WAVE visited the neighborhood, we knocked on White’s door and spoke to him. The comment from Chief Walls is one White responded directly to.

“They didn’t find stacks of monies. They did not find stacks of dope. They did not find guns. You know how they like to do the little thing where they lay it out on the table and show y’all all the stuff they got? And the reason they didn’t find that is because I’m not involved in that. If they’ve literally been following me for years, as they said, somebody’s got to answer to their boss about what an incredible waste of resources it was.”

“Because I am an addict. I got hurt at work years ago. When I could no longer get my prescription meds, I switched,” White said. “If they’ve literally been following me for years, as they said, somebody’s got to answer to their boss about what an incredible waste of resources it was.”

Back in 2016, White faced drug charges in both Floyd County and Louisville. According to court records, the charges in Floyd County were tossed, and the Louisville charges were plead down.

White had a lot to say when WAVE asked him about the dealing charges he is facing. He did not deny they found drugs in the house but said they just they are not his.

“I’m saying if they found anything, it was maybe $250 worth, and it wasn’t even mine,” said White.

“Was it yours?” WAVE asked.

“Nope,” White responded.

“Does someone else live here?” WAVE followed up.

“Uh, no, but it was for them. They gave money up front and left it there and was actually going to come get it. So, that was stupid on my part,” White said. “But, you know, you have a friend who keeps asking for something over and over and try to help them out, especially if it helps them.”