Multiple People Arrested In Drug Enforcement Operation

Following a multi-month investigation involving covert surveillance and undercover operations, the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43), in coordination with local and regional law enforcement agencies, executed multiple arrest warrants across Kosciusko and surrounding counties during a multi-agency initiative designated “Operation Fall Harvest.”
The operation resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals on various drug-related charges, with active arrest warrants and summonses issued for an additional four individuals, according to a provided news release from NET 43.
This coordinated effort was spearheaded by NET 43 and supported by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and the police departments of Warsaw, Winona Lake, Nappanee, Mentone, Silver Lake, North Webster and Pierceton.
Arrested Individuals and Charges:
• Javier Juarez, 25, Warsaw
- Case 1: Dealing in Cocaine (≥ 10g) (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
- Case 2: Dealing in Cocaine (≥ 10g) (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
• Damares Arianna Orozco Torres, 26, Warsaw
- Possession of Cocaine (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
• William Todd Hamilton, 58, Warsaw
- Case 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony) and other charges.
- Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony).
• Daniel Jacob Miller, 32, Bourbon
- Case 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor).
- Case 2: Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Elijah Nehmiah Watkins, 19, Pierceton
- Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Jaimee Nichole Marshall, 30, Warsaw
- Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Jodean M. Neher, 57, Claypool
- Possession of Methamphetamine with Enhancing Circumstances (Level 5 Felony) and other charges.
• Joshua J. Hamilton, 44, Claypool
- Case 1: Dealing in a Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
- Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Brandy Michelle Black, 45, Claypool
- Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Jasmine Marie Rhoades, 29, Syracuse
- Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
• Haley Dawn Fountain, 34, Milford
- Case 1: Conspiracy to Commit a Felony (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
- Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Justin Michael Lewallen, 44, Syracuse
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon (Level 4 Felony) and other charges.
• Josiah James Shively, 41, Warsaw
- Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Tyler Duane Owens, 40, Warsaw
- Dealing in a Fentanyl-Containing Substance (≥ 1g) (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
• Dylan Delross King, 20, Warsaw
- Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor) and other charges.
• Billy Joe Truex, 42, Warsaw
- Resisting Law Enforcement (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Aaron Gustin Fuller, 36, Warsaw
- Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor) and other charges.
• Derek Michael Grim, 36, North Webster
- Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony) and other charges.
• Joseph Lee Stewart, 46, Warsaw
- Charges: Possession of a Device or Substance to Interfere with a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test (Class B Misdemeanor).
Outstanding Warrants and Summonses
Active warrants or summonses have been issued for the following individuals. Anyone with information regarding their location is urged to contact local law enforcement or the NET 43 tip line.
• Kerry Edward Fribley, 41, Syracuse
- Charges: Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (≥ 5g) (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
• Donald Edward Tooley, 44, Claypool
- Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Nicole Lynn Winstead, 39, Pierceton
- Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine with Enhancing Circumstances (Level 4 Felony) and other charges.
• Knikolas Dustin Disbro, 40, Warsaw
- Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
• Joseph Lee Stewart, 46, Warsaw
- Charges: Possession of a Device or Substance to Interfere with a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test (Class B Misdemeanor).
The Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) is a collaborative task force comprising officers and investigators from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, the Warsaw Police Department, the Winona Lake Police Department and the Nappanee Police Department.
Community involvement remains critical to maintaining public safety. To report suspicious drug activity, illicit trafficking or information regarding wanted individuals, contact NET 43 by email at NET43@kosciusko.in.gov or phone at 574-372-2494.