Staff Report

John Mitchell Dimmitt

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was recently arrested for dealing drugs to an undercover officer.

John Mitchell Dimmitt, 43, 8991 E. 350N, Pierceton, is charged with dealing methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony; possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony.

Sometime in April, the NET 43 Drug Task Force conducted a controlled purchase of 2.4 grams of meth and two handguns from Dimmitt. The purchase was captured on digital surveillance.

Dimmitt was previously convicted of child molesting in Marshall County. This conviction means Dimmitt is classified as a serous violent felon. He also has a prior conviction for unlawful syringe possession in Kosciusko County.

At the time of this case, Dimmitt had an active criminal case for failing to register as a sex offender in Kosciusko County.

Dimmitt was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on April 24, with a $20,500 surety and cash bond.