Jamey Dorian Roberts

WARSAW — Jamey Dorian Roberts, 31, who is shown with addresses at 205 E. Smith St., Milford, and 3781 N. Maple Drive, Warsaw, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony; and possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony. Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 25, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.

Charging information reports Sept. 16, a Warsaw police officer observed a vehicle on Smith Street in Warsaw. A check of the registration plate found the vehicle registration was to a different vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop and identified Roberts as the driver, and a child in the rear passenger seat. The officer learned Roberts driver’s license was suspended and impounded the vehicle. While the officer was speaking with Roberts the child was crawling around inside the vehicle.

After the vehicle was impounded, an inventory search was made of the vehicle. Police found a bag containing 10 syringes, multiple plastic bags, aluminum foil, plastic spoon containing a white residue and a small cotton ball. The residue was field tested, which tested positive for methamphetamine. One of the syringes contained 11 units of a clear liquid that also field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Roberts told police his drug of choice was heroin and needle marks were visible on both his arms.

He was arrested on initial charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. His bond was set at $5,250 surety and cash.