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Three men were arrested and a 19-month-old toddler was taken into protective custody Thursday night after a meth bust in?Warsaw.
Warsaw police say officers witnessed what appeared to be a drug deal taking place in front Shamrock Trailer Court late Thursday night, according to a news release from the Warsaw Police Department.
Police stopped the vehicle on a dead end road. Police found three men and a 19- month-old child in the car.
A search turned up approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine along with several grams of marijuana, synthetic marijuana, controlled Schedule IV pills, and digital scales with residue. A bag of narcotics paraphernalia was found next to the child in the car seat. Investigators also located a loaded hand gun and a taser.
The suspects and related charges include:
Frank Daniels, 32, Warsaw, charged with dealing methamphetamine, with enhancing circumstances, level 2 felony, possession of methamphetamine, level 5 felony; possession of firearm by serious violent felon, level 4 felony; neglect of a dependent, level 5 felony; possession of synthetic drug, misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor; driving while suspended, misdemeanor; possession of a schedule IV substance, misdemeanor.
Anthony Demske, 26, Bourbon, charged with dealing methamphetamine, with enhancing circumstances, level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor.
Frederick Wagner, 51, Warsaw, charged with aiding, inducing, or causing dealing methamphetamine, with enhancing circumstances, level 2 felony; possession of marijuana, misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia.
Narcotics investigators were assisted by the Warsaw Police Patrol Division, Winona Lake Police, Indiana State Police, Child Protective Services, and Kosciusko County Probation.
Additional arrests are anticipated pending further investigation into the matter.
