By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL
Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department

Daricus Da-Jon Leigh Phillips

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detectives recently arrested a Warsaw man for allegedly burglarizing the Etna Green Mini Mart, located at 3605 North SR 19.

Daricus Da-Jon Leigh Phillips, 20, Warsaw, has been preliminarily charged with felony burglary-forcible entry, along with a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. Phillips is being held on $10,000 surety, $250 cash bond.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were initially advised of the burglary during the early morning hours of May 26. Surveillance footage recorded from inside the business depicted a subject that appeared to be Phillips. Phillips’ girlfriend had previously worked at the mini mart and her vehicle was also identified on the surveillance cameras located outside the establishment by employees.

During the course of the investigation, sheriff’s detectives were able to ascertain the location of Phillips. Officers were able to establish probable cause and subsequently obtain a search warrant for Phillips’ residence on May 27.

Once inside, officers located the alleged pry-bar used to gain entry into business, along with two bags of raw marijuana and an envelope containing what was believe to be cash stolen from the mini mart. Undercover officers took Phillips into custody, later that same day, as he returned home and transported him to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.

Phillips later confessed to detectives of his involvement in the incident.

The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office advises that the defendant’s charge is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.