Arrests made, drugs seized in months-long investigation called ‘Operation Oktober Fest’
Posted: Oct 12, 2020 4:55 PM EST
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind.—Twenty-six arrests were made in a months-long investigation called “Operation Oktober Fest,” according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple county law enforcement agencies partnered to serve warrants last week.
During the operation, police seized:
- Methamphetamine: 177.92 grams, with an estimated street value of $7,500
- Cocaine: 3.11 grams, with an estimated street value of $265
- Marijuana: 489.81 grams, with an estimated street value of $6500
- Heroin: 1.95 grams, with an estimated street value of $400
- Fentanyl: 2.26 grams, with an estimated street value of $850
- Firearms: 1
- Cash: $5,958
- Vehicles: 8
Twenty-six suspects were arrested during the operation, according to police.
- Chadd Shumaker of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of visiting a common nuisance-controlled substance.
- Austin King, of Warsaw, was arrested on September 23 on suspicion of controlled substance- dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of paraphernalia.
- Anthony Pollard Jr., of Pierceton, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of theft.
- Christian Johnson, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 9 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- Alfred McDonald, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of a probation violation and manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- Dennis Meade, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine.
- Elgin Smiley, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 9 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- George Prater, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 7 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.
- James Meyer, of Milford, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of a probation violation.
- Jamie Miller, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of paraphernalia, visiting a common nuisance, and possession of methamphetamine.
- Jared Borkholder, of Shipshewana, was arrested on October 10 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine, dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, possession of paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person, and resisting law enforcement.
- Jason Boxell, of Fort Wayne, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
- Justin Frazier, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine.
- Katreena Torres, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of a probation violation.
- Keegan Deaner, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance, and possession of paraphernalia.
- Kevin Gibson, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 6 on suspicion of manufacturing counterfeit substances and possession of counterfeit substances.
- Kyle Ousley, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended.
- Laini Roberts, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of a probation violation.
- Marcus LeMaster, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- Nathan Yoder, of Pierceton, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, dealing in a controlled substance, and failure to appear.
- Ricky Daniels, of Warsaw, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- Ronnie Moore, of Winona Lake, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of dealing cocaine or narcotic drug.
- Todd Metz, of Leesburg, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana/ hash oil/ hashish.
- Shanelle Byrer, of Pierceton, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine.
- Valente Ceballos Jr. of Pierceton, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of manufacturing/ dealing methamphetamine.
- Wesley McConnehey, of Fort Wayne, was arrested on October 8 on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine.