Tips Lead To Drug Arrest
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Several tips through the "Enough" campaign led to the arrest Tuesday of a Warsaw man.
Michael Otto Hale, 27, of 1120 E. Winona Ave., is being held in Kosciusko County Jail on charges of dealing in cocaine (more than 3 grams) and dealing in cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, both Class A felonies, and dealing in a lookalike substance, a Class D felony. A charge of being a habitual felony offender is being pursued through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office. Hale is being held in KCJ in lieu of $100,000 bond. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon at his residence.
According to undercover police officers with the Kosciusko County Special Operations Team, several tips were received through the "Enough" program about Hale allegedly being involved in drug dealing. The investigation has been ongoing since July.
The "Enough" campaign involves coupons periodically published in area newspapers that citizens can fill out and submit anonymously to law enforcement. The program was started in an attempt to decrease the amount of drug activity in the county without directly involving neighbors, friends or family members of the suspects.
Police said many people often see suspicious activities going on around residences where drug use and/or dealing is suspected, but people don't want to get involved or be identified. The "Enough" campaign allows the community to help police while protecting their own identity.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine said in a press release that SPOT has stepped up its efforts to combat the illegal drug trade in Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas.
Tuesday's arrest was the result of combined efforts among SPOT members and officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department and Warsaw Police Department. [[In-content Ad]]
Several tips through the "Enough" campaign led to the arrest Tuesday of a Warsaw man.
Michael Otto Hale, 27, of 1120 E. Winona Ave., is being held in Kosciusko County Jail on charges of dealing in cocaine (more than 3 grams) and dealing in cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, both Class A felonies, and dealing in a lookalike substance, a Class D felony. A charge of being a habitual felony offender is being pursued through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office. Hale is being held in KCJ in lieu of $100,000 bond. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon at his residence.
According to undercover police officers with the Kosciusko County Special Operations Team, several tips were received through the "Enough" program about Hale allegedly being involved in drug dealing. The investigation has been ongoing since July.
The "Enough" campaign involves coupons periodically published in area newspapers that citizens can fill out and submit anonymously to law enforcement. The program was started in an attempt to decrease the amount of drug activity in the county without directly involving neighbors, friends or family members of the suspects.
Police said many people often see suspicious activities going on around residences where drug use and/or dealing is suspected, but people don't want to get involved or be identified. The "Enough" campaign allows the community to help police while protecting their own identity.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine said in a press release that SPOT has stepped up its efforts to combat the illegal drug trade in Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas.
Tuesday's arrest was the result of combined efforts among SPOT members and officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department and Warsaw Police Department. [[In-content Ad]]