Arrest Warrants Issued For 37 People

June 10, 2022 at 11:35 p.m.

By David L. Slone-

Arrest warrants for over three dozen people on drug-related and other charges were issued by the Kosciusko County courts after the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) conducted undercover operations and covert surveillance over the past several months.

During the overnight hours of Wednesday and into Thursday, NET 43 executed “Operation Summer Thunder,” according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.

With the assistance of Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, KCSO, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department, Nappanee Police Department, Indiana State Police, Claypool Police Department, Marshall County Police Narcotics and Milford Police Department, executed search warrants and arrested the following people:

• Jeremy Ray Cole, 42, of 10066 N. CR 400E, Syracuse, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony. Bond $250 surety.

• Jessica Lee Johnson, 46, of 733 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Scotty Joe Whitaker, 42, of 2512 W. CR 1200S, Silver Lake, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $750 cash. Also, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of fentanyl, a narcotic drug. No bond set.

• Codie Lee Pierce, 30, of 824 E. CR 800S, Claypool, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Michael Allen Schuh Jr., 39, of 205 S. West St., Milford, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Benson R. Netherland, 49, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, warrant service for probation violation for escape, no bond. Also, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Cameron Porter Raffield, 20, of 205 S. West St., Milford, maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Brayanna Dawn Kelly, 20, of 205 S. West St., Milford, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $405 cash.

• Krystle Ann Barton, 35, of 120 Fawley St., Warsaw, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Brandi D. Schuh, 38, of 205 S. West St., Milford, maintaining a common nuisance, a Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Daryl Emerson Collette II, 27, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $400 cash.

• David Hopkins, 55, of 2307 E. Center St., Warsaw, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $400 cash.

• Amber M. Chavez, 43, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia. No bond listed in the news release.

• Tyler Robert Marcial, 27, of 1691 E. 13th Trail, Bourbon, warrant service, bond: $600 cash; false informing, bond: $600 cash.

• Trey A. Combs, 24, of 107 E. Broadway St., Burket, dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing marijuana in excess of 30 grams, Level 6 felony; dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $20,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Jaclyn Suzanne Stouder, 41, of 6132 E. CR 450N, Leesburg, dealing in methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, Level 5 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety; $250 cash.

• Patrick A. Mangus, 36, of 905 N. Main St., Milford, possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Allan Bryant Frye, 32, of 312 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Amanda Nadene Perkins, 33, of 1470 E. CR 550S, Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 2 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $25,000 surety, $1,000 cash.

• James Robert Cougill, 57, Kendallville, dealing in a narcotic drug more than 1 gram, Level 4 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $500 cash. Currently in Noble County Jail.

• William Lindly McNees, 52, of 504 Hitzler St., Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Ryan Lee Vance, 24, Columbia City, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor; possession of a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

Arrest warrants have been issued for the following people. If anyone knows the location of any of these individuals, they should notify their local law enforcement agency or contact NET 43 tip line at [email protected] or call 574-372-2494.

• Trey Darnell Bradley, 24, of 600 N. Colfax St., Warsaw, dealing in a Schedule I, II or III controlled substance, Level 5 felony; possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $10,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Courtney M. Feeny, 33, of 4110 N. Bird View Drive, Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Katie R. Fisher, 43, of 12788 N. Bishop Road, Syracuse, maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Jenna Renee Heiman, 37, of 9810 Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $500 cash.

• Jerry Lee Miller Jr., 47, of 8280 E. U.S., lot 52, Pierceton, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Michael Ryan Nelson, 35, of 213 E. Center ST., apt. A, Warsaw, driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor. Also, warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 surety, $500 cash.

• Timothy Ray Ruggles, 49, of 407 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Alberto Guerrero Hurtado, 50, of 2575 E. Center St., room 124, Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Maddox J. Haan, 26, of 1813 E. Walnut St., Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $75,000 surety.

• Todd Michael Clay, 20, of 212 S. Union St., Warsaw, probation violation, theft, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Zachary L. Enyeart, 29, of 402 N. Calhoun St., South Whitley, invasion of privacy, bond revocation, Class A misdemeanor. No bond.

• Isaac Franklin Sellers, 29, of 10862 Bouse Drive, Silver Lake, possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Casey William Whitehurst, 33, of 305 N. CR 700W, Warsaw, failure to register as a sex offender, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Randall E. Koth, 47, of 86 E. South St., Milford, burglary, Level 5 felony; theft, Level 6 felony. Bond: $10,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Kelly Marie Conway, 39, of 6886 E. CR 600N, North Webster, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

NET 43, is a specialized and collaborative law enforcement unit dedicated to the investigation and enforcement of the drug laws in Kosciusko County and surrounding counties, the news release states. NET 43 consists of officers from Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Warsaw Police Department, Indiana State Police, Winona Lake Police Department, Nappanee Police Department and KCSO.

If you have any information or concerns about suspicious drug activity, drug trafficking, or drug suspects, contact NET 43 at [email protected] or by telephone at 574-372-2494.

Arrest warrants for over three dozen people on drug-related and other charges were issued by the Kosciusko County courts after the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) conducted undercover operations and covert surveillance over the past several months.

During the overnight hours of Wednesday and into Thursday, NET 43 executed “Operation Summer Thunder,” according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.

With the assistance of Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, KCSO, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department, Nappanee Police Department, Indiana State Police, Claypool Police Department, Marshall County Police Narcotics and Milford Police Department, executed search warrants and arrested the following people:

• Jeremy Ray Cole, 42, of 10066 N. CR 400E, Syracuse, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony. Bond $250 surety.

• Jessica Lee Johnson, 46, of 733 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Scotty Joe Whitaker, 42, of 2512 W. CR 1200S, Silver Lake, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $750 cash. Also, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of fentanyl, a narcotic drug. No bond set.

• Codie Lee Pierce, 30, of 824 E. CR 800S, Claypool, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Michael Allen Schuh Jr., 39, of 205 S. West St., Milford, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Benson R. Netherland, 49, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, warrant service for probation violation for escape, no bond. Also, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Cameron Porter Raffield, 20, of 205 S. West St., Milford, maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Brayanna Dawn Kelly, 20, of 205 S. West St., Milford, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $405 cash.

• Krystle Ann Barton, 35, of 120 Fawley St., Warsaw, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Brandi D. Schuh, 38, of 205 S. West St., Milford, maintaining a common nuisance, a Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Daryl Emerson Collette II, 27, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $400 cash.

• David Hopkins, 55, of 2307 E. Center St., Warsaw, visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $400 cash.

• Amber M. Chavez, 43, of 4330 N. Old Ind. 15, lot 221, Warsaw, possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia. No bond listed in the news release.

• Tyler Robert Marcial, 27, of 1691 E. 13th Trail, Bourbon, warrant service, bond: $600 cash; false informing, bond: $600 cash.

• Trey A. Combs, 24, of 107 E. Broadway St., Burket, dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing marijuana in excess of 30 grams, Level 6 felony; dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor. Bond: $20,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Jaclyn Suzanne Stouder, 41, of 6132 E. CR 450N, Leesburg, dealing in methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, Level 5 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety; $250 cash.

• Patrick A. Mangus, 36, of 905 N. Main St., Milford, possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, Level 6 felony. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Allan Bryant Frye, 32, of 312 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Amanda Nadene Perkins, 33, of 1470 E. CR 550S, Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 2 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $25,000 surety, $1,000 cash.

• James Robert Cougill, 57, Kendallville, dealing in a narcotic drug more than 1 gram, Level 4 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $500 cash. Currently in Noble County Jail.

• William Lindly McNees, 52, of 504 Hitzler St., Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $750 cash.

• Ryan Lee Vance, 24, Columbia City, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor; possession of a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

Arrest warrants have been issued for the following people. If anyone knows the location of any of these individuals, they should notify their local law enforcement agency or contact NET 43 tip line at [email protected] or call 574-372-2494.

• Trey Darnell Bradley, 24, of 600 N. Colfax St., Warsaw, dealing in a Schedule I, II or III controlled substance, Level 5 felony; possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor. Bond: $10,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Courtney M. Feeny, 33, of 4110 N. Bird View Drive, Warsaw, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Katie R. Fisher, 43, of 12788 N. Bishop Road, Syracuse, maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Jenna Renee Heiman, 37, of 9810 Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $500 cash.

• Jerry Lee Miller Jr., 47, of 8280 E. U.S., lot 52, Pierceton, dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Michael Ryan Nelson, 35, of 213 E. Center ST., apt. A, Warsaw, driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor. Also, warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 surety, $500 cash.

• Timothy Ray Ruggles, 49, of 407 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Alberto Guerrero Hurtado, 50, of 2575 E. Center St., room 124, Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Maddox J. Haan, 26, of 1813 E. Walnut St., Warsaw, dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; dealing methamphetamine, Level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony. Bond: $75,000 surety.

• Todd Michael Clay, 20, of 212 S. Union St., Warsaw, probation violation, theft, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Zachary L. Enyeart, 29, of 402 N. Calhoun St., South Whitley, invasion of privacy, bond revocation, Class A misdemeanor. No bond.

• Isaac Franklin Sellers, 29, of 10862 Bouse Drive, Silver Lake, possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Casey William Whitehurst, 33, of 305 N. CR 700W, Warsaw, failure to register as a sex offender, Level 6 felony. No bond.

• Randall E. Koth, 47, of 86 E. South St., Milford, burglary, Level 5 felony; theft, Level 6 felony. Bond: $10,000 surety, $250 cash.

• Kelly Marie Conway, 39, of 6886 E. CR 600N, North Webster, possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony; visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

NET 43, is a specialized and collaborative law enforcement unit dedicated to the investigation and enforcement of the drug laws in Kosciusko County and surrounding counties, the news release states. NET 43 consists of officers from Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Warsaw Police Department, Indiana State Police, Winona Lake Police Department, Nappanee Police Department and KCSO.

If you have any information or concerns about suspicious drug activity, drug trafficking, or drug suspects, contact NET 43 at [email protected] or by telephone at 574-372-2494.
Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

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