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2 Face Meth Counts

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CLAYPOOL - A pair of Kosciusko County residents were arrested Wednesday afternoon and now face charges of dealing methamphetamine.

Andrew Jeffrey Horn, 39, of 3366 S. Columbus St., Mentone, and Jessica Lynn Harrell, 20, of 1057 S. Lakeview St., Silver Lake, were arrested around 4 p.m. Wednesday for allegedly dealing meth.According to the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force, Horn and Harrell both were arrested at a residence at 8580 S. Beaver Dam Lake Road, Claypool, on warrants for dealing methamphetamine.

Undercover officers reportedly purchased meth from the pair after receiving several anonymous tips from citizens.

When uniformed officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department arrived at the residence to serve the warrants, they reportedly found Horn hiding in a closet.

Both Horn and Harrell are being held at the Kosciusko County Jail on bonds of $50,000.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert said he greatly appreciates the assistance of concern citizens who initiated this investigation.

Individuals can call the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force Tip Line at 574-372-2494 and leave information anonymously at anytime.