Marshall County Narcotics Team Makes Several Arrests
PLYMOUTH — Officers with the Marshall County Police Narcotics Team conducted numerous operations in Marshall County on Tuesday, May 10, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.
The narcotics team, assisted by Argos Police, found and arrested Janie Howard of Argos on an outstanding warrant for two counts of dealing in narcotic drugs, a level 4 felony. She is being held at the Marshall County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
Marshall County Police later found and arrested Arista Butcher of Warsaw on an outstanding warrant for violation of probation. During the traffic stop, officers discovered hypodermic needles and suspected heroin in the vehicle. Butcher is currently being held at the Marshall County Jail on the warrant and new charges without bond. Indiana State Police K9 Chase assisted on the stop.
County Police then conducted a traffic stop on US 30 at US 31. During the stop, Marshall County Police K9 Diesel helped lead officers to the discovery of over 60 grams of methamphetamine, some heroin and a handgun. Officers arrested Christopher Vaughn and Justin Poppe of South Bend for dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony. They are both being held at the Marshall County Jail without bond.