Press Release

SOUTH BEND — An investigation into suspected drug activity that began when a concerned citizen submitted a tip concluded on Feb. 24 when the Indiana State Police served a warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of South Douglas Street in South Bend.

Troopers with the ISP Bremen Post All Crimes Policing Team began the investigation several weeks ago.

This warrant resulted in troopers discovering about 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia including syringes, scales, and smoking devices.

Dylan Giles, 37, South Bend, was arrested for methamphetamine and paraphernalia possession. Natalie Richard, 39, South Bend, was arrested for methamphetamine and paraphernalia possession, and on a warrant for a probation violation. May Harmon, 52, Elkhart, was arrested on a warrant out of Elkhart County.

Giles, Richard, and Harmon were all taken to the St. Joseph County Jail. The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office will review this case for all appropriate charges.

ISP was assisted by the South Bend Police Department Strategic Focus Unit.

Anyone with information on illegal drug dealing activity is encouraged to call the ISP Bremen Post ACP Team at (574) 546-4900.