Staff Report

James Dale Hughes

WARSAW — A Milford man was arrested for possessing over 14 grams of methamphetamine.

James Dale Hughes, 50, Milford, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; driving while suspended, possession of marijuana with a prior conviction, and possession of paraphernalia with a sentence enhancement, all class A misdemeanors; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.

On Feb. 15, a Warsaw Police officer checked a registration plate on a vehicle. The registration returned to Hughes, whose driving status in Indiana is suspended prior.

According to court documents, the officer saw Hughes approach the vehicle. Hughes admitted to his driver’s license status being suspended prior.

Upon searching Hughes’ person, the officer found six bags of marijuana and a bag containing 14.7 grams of meth. Hughes said the officer would find drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. He admitted to using meth.

Hughes has prior convictions for possessing meth, possessing paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.

Hughes was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on April 18, with a $15,250 surety and cash bond.