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Drug Arrest Made After Tip

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Kosciusko County Drug Task Force made a drug-related arrest Thursday when they responded to a citizen's tip about the location of a possible methamphetamine lab.

Officers executed a search warrant at 9485 Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and found methamphetamine and items associated with manufacturing it.

Jason P. Halsey, 29, the house's occupant, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance, both Class D felonies. He was booked into Kosciusko County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Another man was arrested at the residence on a warrant for check deception.

The task force was assisted by Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office and the Kosicusko County SWAT team.