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Tip Leads To Arrest At Webster

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NORTH WEBSTER -ÊTips about alleged drug activity from concerned citizens led to the arrest of a North Webster man Monday afternoon.

Lynn Allen Umber, 51, of 41 EMS W14B Lane, North Webster, was arrested around 3:42 p.m. Monday on two counts of dealing a schedule II drug. His bond was set at $20,000.

Umber allegedly sold Oxycontin to an undercover operative on more than one occasion during the investigation.

The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force received tips about Umber's alleged drug activity, investigated the claims then obtained a search warrant that was executed Monday.

All tips received by the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force are acted upon and anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity in the area should call 574-372-2494. The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force does not have caller ID and information is confidential.