Staff Report
WARSAW — A multi-month drug investigation involving covert surveillance and undercover operations wrapped up this week with the arrest of 19 people and a handful of others sought on warrants.
The operation was the work of NET 43, Kosciusko County’s Drug Enforcement Unit, which coordinated work with the prosecutor’s office as well as seven area police departments.
Many of the cases involved methamphetamine and one man was arrested on a gun charge. Fellowship Missions is preparing to open four transitional homes in the next year in Kosciusko County.
Those arrested and corresponding charges are listed below. Those sought on warrants are also listed.
JAVIER JUAREZ (Age 25) – Warsaw:
Case 1: Dealing in Cocaine (≥ 10g) (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
Case 2: Dealing in Cocaine (≥ 10g) (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
DAMARES ARIANNA OROZCO TORRES (Age 26) – Warsaw:
Possession of Cocaine (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
WILLIAM TODD HAMILTON (Age 58) – Warsaw:
Case 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony) and other charges.
Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony).
DANIEL JACOB MILLER (Age 32) – Bourbon:
Case 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor).
Case 2: Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
ELIJAH NEHMIAH WATKINS (Age 19) – Pierceton:
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
JAIMEE NICHOLE MARSHALL (Age 30) – Warsaw:
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
JODEAN M. NEHER (Age 57) – Claypool:
Possession of Methamphetamine w/ Enhancing Circumstances (Level 5 Felony) and other charges.
JOSHUA J. HAMILTON (Age 44) – Claypool:
Case 1: Dealing in a Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
BRANDY MICHELLE BLACK (Age 45) – Claypool:
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
JASMINE MARIE RHODES (Age 29) – Syracuse:
Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) and other charges.
HALEY DAWN FOUNTAIN (Age 34) – Milford:
Case 1: Conspiracy to Commit a Felony (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.Case 2: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
JUSTIN MICHAEL LEWALLEN (Age 44) – Syracuse:
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon (Level 4 Felony) and other charges.
JOSIAH JAMES SHIVELY (Age 41) – Warsaw:
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
TYLER DUANE OWENS (Age 40) – Warsaw:
Dealing in a Fentanyl-Containing Substance (≥ 1g) (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
DYLAN DELROSS KING (Age 20) – Warsaw:
Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor) and other charges.
BILLY JOE TRUEX (Age 42) – Warsaw:
Resisting Law Enforcement (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
AARON GUSTIN FULLER (Age 36) – Warsaw:
Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor) and other charges.
DEREK MICHAEL GRIM (Age 36) – North Webster:
Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony) and other charges.
JOSEPH LEE STEWART (Age 46) – Warsaw:
Charges: Possession of a Device or Substance to Interfere with a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test (Class B Misdemeanor).
OUTSTANDING WARRANTS AND SUMMONSES
Active warrants or summonses have been issued for the following individuals. Anyone with information regarding their location is urged to contact local law enforcement or the NET 43 tip line.
KERRY EDWARD FRIBLEY (Age 41) – Syracuse:
Charges: Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (≥ 5g) (Level 3 Felony) and other charges.
DONALD EDWARD TOOLEY (Age 44) – Claypool:
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
NICOLE LYNN WINSTEAD (Age 39) – Pierceton: Charges:
Possession of Methamphetamine w/ Enhancing Circumstances (Level 4 Felony) and other
charges.
KNIKOLAS DUSTIN DISBRO (Age 40) – Warsaw:
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and other charges.
JOSEPH LEE STEWART (Age 46) – Warsaw:
Charges: Possession of a Device or Substance to Interfere with a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test (Class Misdemeanor).
The Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) is a collaborative task force comprising officers and investigators from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, the Warsaw Police Department, the Winona Lake Police Department, and the Nappanee Police Department.
