Narcotics unit arrests three on drug and child neglect charges

Keith J. Vuittonet, 32, Winona Lake

Cara G. Vuittonet, 30, Winona Lake

Keshia R. Hurd, 26, Winona Lake

Coty Haynes, 28, South Bend

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. -- The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department narcotics unit arrested four people after serving a search warrant at a home in Winona Lake Thursday. Three are facing drug and neglect of a dependent charges.

The narcotics unit served the search warrant at 1202 Wooster Road lot 69 just before 10 a.m. Thursday.

Inside the home they located three adults and two preschool aged children. A fourth adult arrived to the scene after the officers, reports said.

Officers located more than 10 grams of meth and paraphernalia, report said.

Officers discovered some of the suspects attempting to dispose of the methamphetamine in the toilet, reports said.

The children were taken into protective custody by the Indiana Department of Child Services.

The four adults were taken into custody.

  • Keith J. Vuittonet, 32, Winona Lake, is facing preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and five counts neglect of a dependent.
  • Cara G. Vuittonet, 30, Winona Lake, is facing preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and four counts neglect of a dependent.
  • Keshia R. Hurd, 26, Winona Lake, is facing preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and one count neglect of a dependent.
  • Coty Haynes, 28, South Bend, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
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