Three Arrested During NET43 Bust In North WebsterNORTH WEBSTER – Three people were arrested Tuesday evening in a drug bust in North Webster conducted by Kosciusko County’s Net 43 unit.
Christopher Hinson, 42, of 208 S. Harrison St., was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. He was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail, with bond set at $10,250.
Also charged were Bradley Slone, 32, of the same address, and Kelly Harner, 23, of Benton Harbor, Mich., each with visiting a common nuisance. Bond was listed at $400 each.
According to a press release from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Chris Francis, Net 43 obtained a search warrant for the Harrison Street address and the KCSO’s SWAT team assisted with the execution of the warrant at 6:30 p.m.
Slone was observed attempting to dispose of methamphetamine through an open window as officers approached the house, according to KCSO. More than 2 ounces of meth, valued at over $6,000, and paraphernalia were found during the search of the residence.
The Indiana State Police and North Webster Police Department provided scene support, while Lutheran EMS and the North Webster Fire Department were on medical standby.
Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes urges anyone with narcotics information to contact Net 43 at 574-372-2494 or NET43@kcgov.com.
