18 Arrested, Warrants issued on 14 in Operation Pumpkin Patch
News Release
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team continues the enforcement of the drug laws in Kosciusko County and surrounding counties with Operation Pumpkin Patch.
During the early morning hours Wednesday, Oct. 30, NET 43 and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county, conducted a warrant blitz and after several months of covert surveillance and undercover operations.
The officers arrested 18 people on drug related charges and warrants have been issued on 14 more individuals.
The following people were arrested:
- Terrell Jujuan Davis, 41, 806 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor, Mich., charged with dealing in a fentanyl containing substance more than seven grams, Level 2 felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, Level 5 felony. Bond: Bond: $25,250 surety and cash.
- Brandi Sue Wright Custer, 41, 5910 S. Woodland Lane, Warsaw, charged with possession of a narcotic drug, enhancing circumstances, Level 5 felony; unlawful carrying of a handgun, Level 5 Felony; and possession of Paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash or $7,000 10% cash bond.
- Gabriel Fields, 41, 3441-5 W. Warren Drive, Warsaw, charged with possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony; and possession paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor. No bond listed.
- Jody Sisk, 42, 1483 N 800W, Warsaw, charged with possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony; and possession paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor. No bond listed.
- James Michael Myers, 19, 5623 E. 250S. Pierceton, charged with conspire to commit dealing in a narcotic drug; level 5 felony; and theft, class A misdemeanor. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash.
- Danny Lee Prater, 38, 5097 E. Pierceton Road, Pierceton, charged with possession of methamphetamine, level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana prior conviction, class A misdemeanor. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash or $7,500 10% cash bond.
- Michael D. Mench, 42, 2038 N. Oak St., Mentone, charged with possession of a methamphetamine, level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor; and violation of special driving privileges, class C misdemeanor. Bond: $26,000 surety and cash.
- Lance Patrick, 42, 9902 W. Division Road Lot 92, Pierceton, charged with probation violation on an operating a vehicle while intoxicated prior conviction, level 6 felony. Bond: $12,500 surety or 10% cash bond.
- Anthony Vanover, 42, 7420 N. Blacks Court East, North Webster, charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, level 5 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, level 6 felony; dealing in a narcotic drug, level 5 felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, level 6 felony. Bond: Bond: $52,000 10% cash bond.
- Carl David Saint, 46, 2669 W 700S-A Claypool, charged with probation violation on an OWI charge, level 6 felony. Bond: $12,500 surety or 10% cash bond.
- Jason Robert Halfacre, 49, 204 N. Morgan St., Mentone, charged with possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor; and possession marijuana sentence enhancement, class A misdemeanor. Bond: $7,500 cash.
- Steffan Sanfilippo, 54, 602 S. Union St., Warsaw, charged with failure to appear on a possession of cocaine charge, level 6 felony. Bond: $1,000 cash.
- Maureen Allyn Frye, 23, 1801 Cresent Drive, Warsaw, charged with dealing methamphetamine, level 4 felony; and possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony. Bond: $15,250 surety and cash or $17,500 10% cash bond.
- Jason Anthony Waikel, 45, 1200 Meadowlark Blvd., Warsaw, charged with possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony; and possession of methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, level 5 felony. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash or $7,500.00 10% cash.
- Justin Cripps, 51, 1388 E. 700S, Claypool, charged with probation violation on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, level 6 felony. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
- Coley Mayersky, 42, 201 S. Detroit St., Apt 352, Warsaw, charged with probation violation on a charge of strangulation, level 6 felony. Bond: $15,000 surety or 10% cash bond.
- Carolyn Ousley Flores, 65, 526 Anchorage Road Apt C. Warsaw, charged with failure to appear on a charge of operating motor vehicle after forfeiture for life, level 5 felony. No bond.
- John Michael Arthur, 36, 6704 N. Kalorama Road, Leesburg, charged with failure to appear on a battery charge. No bond.
Warrants Issue
Warrants have been issued for the following people, if you know the location of any of the individuals, notify your local law enforcement agency or contact the NET 43 tip line at [email protected] or by telephone at (574) 372-2494.
- Tana Marie Clem, 33, homeless, wanted for dealing in methamphetamine, level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, level 3 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, level 6 felony; possession of cocaine, level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia. level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug enhancing circumstances, level 5 felony; and possession of cocaine enhancing circumstances, level 5 felony. Bond: $26,000 surety and cash.
- Lindsay Raye Housman, 37, 228 N. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, wanted for possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony; possession of syringe, level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, level 5 felony. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash or $12,500 10% cash bond.
- Lindsay Raye Housman, 37, 228 N Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, wanted for possession methamphetamine, level 5 felony; possession of syringe, level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor; possession of methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, level 4 felony; possession of paraphernalia sentence enhancement, class A misdemeanor. Bond: $15,250 surety and cash or $17,500.00, 10% cash bond.
- Sophia Elizabeth McMillan, 29, 1307 Oriole Drive, Warsaw, wanted for possession of methamphetamine, level 6 felony. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash or $7,500 10% cash bond.
- Erica Jill Weisser, 42, 228 N. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, wanted for possession methamphetamine, level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, level 6 felony; possession of a legend drug, level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash or $7,500 10% cash bond.
- John Bradly Wood, 30, 2740 E. Old Road 30, Warsaw, wanted for possession of a methamphetamine, level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash or $7,500 10% cash bond.
- Jodie Michelle Lantz, 53, 603 N. Lake St., Warsaw, wanted for dealing in a schedule IV-controlled substance, level 5 felony. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash or $12,500.00, 10% cash bond.
- Jeremy Flores, 43, 418 S. Union St., Apt D, Warsaw, wanted for probation violation on a charge of intimidation with a deadly weapon, level 6 felony. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
- Gary Gregory, 62, 4492 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg, wanted on a charge of failure to appear for dealing methamphetamine, level 2 felony. No bond listed.
- Jennifer Yates, 36, 1293 N. 300E Syracuse, wanted for failure to appear on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, level 6 felony; and failure to appear. No bond.
- Heather Traster, 39, 5903 W. Osprey Drive, Mentone, wanted for probation violation on a charge of possession of a narcotic drug, level 6 felony. Bond: $5,500 surety and cash.
- Aurelio Tamez, 50, 615 E. Market St., Warsaw, wanted for theft, a level 6 felony. Bond: $3,500 surety and cash bond.
- Lawrence Cockerell, 36, 9556 Old Road 30, Etna Green, wanted for probation violation on a charge of possession methamphetamine, level 5 felony. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
- Jeremiah Eugene Smith, 38, 8280 E. Highway 30 Lot 24 Pierceton, wanted for probation violation on a charge of theft, level 6 felony. Bond: $20,000 surety or 10% cash bond.
NET 43 is a collaborative law enforcement unit, consisting of officers from the Warsaw, Winona Lake, Nappanee, Syracuse, Mentone and Milford police departments; Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police.
If you have information on suspicious drug activity, drug trafficking, or drug suspects; contact NET43 at [email protected] or by telephone at (574) 372-2494.