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NET 43 Investigations Lead To 4 Arrests

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NET 43 Investigations Lead To 4 ArrestsFour people were arrested on drug and other charges after investigations by the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43).

According to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Friday, arrested were:

• Corey Michael Dains, 37, Mishawaka, for dealing/possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

• Mitchell Patrick Hall, 49, Wolcottville, for possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended.

• Anthony Hoover, 41, North Webster, for dealing methamphetamine over 10 grams, possession of methamphetamine over 10 grams, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

• Cherrie Fox, 44, North Webster, for dealing methamphetamine over 10 grams, possession of methamphetamine over 10 grams, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

Following the leads from several drug-tips provided by concerned citizens in the area of North Webster, law enforcement officers assigned to NET 43 performed multiple drug interdiction encounters on Wednesday. NET43 investigators continued investigations the following days, concluding with a search warrant for illegal drugs and items associated with illegal drug sales, according to the release.

During the interaction with various suspects and the execution of a search warrant, NET43 investigators intercepted approximately 241 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a loaded 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, a Smith and Wesson 9mm, $5,991 in U.S. currency, morphine tablets, Xanax, marijuana and paraphernalia used for illegal drug ingestion and dealing illegal drugs/narcotics.

These drug investigations resulted in the arrest of the four persons, one who was also wanted on arrest warrants from Elkhart County.

The news release states, “NET43 remains dedicated to the citizens of Kosciusko County providing integral investigations and enforcement of Indiana’s drug laws. The investigators of NET43 would like to remind the citizens of Kosciusko County and surrounding areas they can provide drug tip information by emailing NET43@kcgov.com or calling the NET43 tip line at 574-372-2494.”