Four Held In Drug, Neglect IncidentThree Winona Lake residents were arrested Thursday on drug and child neglect charges by the county’s unified narcotics unit.
A fourth person was arrested on a foreign warrant, according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.
Keith J. Vuittonet, 32, Winona Lake, was charged with dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and five counts neglect of a dependent. His bond was set at $10,000 and $250 cash.
Cara G. Vuittonet, 30, Winona Lake, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and four counts of neglect of a dependent. Her bond was set at $10,000 surety and $250 cash.
Keshia R. Hurd, 26, Winona Lake, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and one count of neglect of a dependent. Bond was set at $10,000 surety and $250 cash.
Coty Haynes, 28, South Bend, was arrested on a foreign warrant with no bond set.
Based upon information that was obtained regarding the usage and distribution of marijuana and methamphetamine, Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, Net 43, obtained a search warrant for 1202 Wooster Road, lot 69, Winona Lake. The search warrant was served shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday.
Initially, Keith Vuittonet, Keshia Hurd and Coty Haynes, in addition to two preschool-aged children, were found inside the residence. Cara Vuittonet arrived at the scene shortly after the officers, the release states.
Inside of the home, officers found more than 10 grams of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. It was discovered that the suspects were attempting to dispose of the methamphetamine, which carries a street value of more than $1,000, in the toilet.
The children were placed into protective custody by the Indiana Department of Child Services. The suspects were taken to the Kosciusko County Jail.
Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes urges anyone with narcotics tips to contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at 574-267-5667.
