Staff Report
MENTONE — A Mentone man was arrested on drug and unlawful possession of firearm charges Friday morning.
Authorities, led by Indiana State Police, descended on a home around 9 a.m. Friday as they executed a search warrant and eventually took into custody Anthony Hackworth, 40, who was the only person at the location at the time.
Officers located and seized a firearm, illegal narcotics, and an extensive amount of drug paraphernalia
He faces charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug with a prior, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person, according to a news release from Mentone Police.
The Mentone Police also offered words of appreciation to the Silver Lake Police Department, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana State Police SWAT team for their assistance in safely executing this operation.
Hackworth’s address on his booking sheet was listed as 112 E. Main St., Apt. B.
His bond was set at $35,000.This investigation remains active and ongoing.
