KOKOMO, Ind. (WTHR) – A home search in Kokomo lead to the arrest of two people on multiple drug-related charges.
Kokomo police said on Feb. 7 officers of the department's Drug Task Force were called to assist Howard County Probation and Howard County In-Home Detention officers with a home visit.
Officers visited the home of 40-year-old James Warren in the 1500 block of North Purdum Street.
Police say officers observed suspected narcotics and ammunition in the home and obtained a search warrant.
During the search, officers found money, three guns, packaging for “spice”, suspected unpackaged synthetic cannabinoid (with an estimated street value of $15,000), 29 grams of methamphetamine, 41 grams of an unknown controlled substance, and 104 grams of suspected heroin.
Warren was arrested on the following preliminary charges:
- Dealing a Narcotic Drug, a Level 2 felony
- Dealing Methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony
- Possession of a Narcotic Drug, a Level 3 felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Level 6 felony
Brandon Wilson, 40, of Kokomo was also arrested in the investigation on the following:
- Dealing a Narcotic Drug, a Level 2 felony
- Dealing Methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony
- Possession of a Narcotic Drug, a Level 3 felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony
- Visiting a Common Nuisance, a Class B misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor
- Possession of a Firearm by Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Captain Shane Melton (765) 456-7204 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017.
You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip.
