Following the leads from several drug-tipsprovided by concerned citizens in the area of North Webster, law enforcement officers assigned to the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team, “NET43”, performed multiple drug interdiction encounters on February 3. NET43 investigators continued investigations the following days, concluding with a search warrant for illegal drugs and items associated with illegal drug sales.

During the interaction with various suspects and the execution of a search warrant NET43 investigators intercepted approximately 241 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a loaded .40 calibersemi-automatic handgun, a Smith and Wesson 9 mm, $5,991 in US Currency, morphine tablets, Xanax, marijuana, and paraphernalia which is used for illegal drug ingestion and dealing illegal drugs/narcotics.

These drug investigations resulted inthe arrest of four individuals, one who was also wanted on arrest warrants from Elkhart County. 

The subjects arrested were:

Corey Michael Dains, Mishawaka, Indiana for the offenses of Dealing/Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, Possession of marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia

Mitchell Patrick Hall, Wolcottville, Indiana, for the offenses of Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving While Suspended

Anthony Hoover, North Webster, Indiana for the offenses of Dealing of Methamphetamine over 10g, Possession of Methamphetamine over 10g, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance

Cherrie Fox, North Webster, Indiana for the offenses of Dealing of Methamphetamine over 10g, Possession of Methamphetamine over 10g, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance

The investigators of NET43 would like to remind the citizens of Kosciusko County and surrounding areas they can provide drug tip information by emailing NET43@kcgov.com or calling the NET43 tip line at 574-372-2494.