Operation Firecracker results in multiple arrests

The Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team, NET43, arrested eight people as part of their two day Operation Firecracker.

The NET43 team, along with the Indiana State Police, Warsaw Police Department, Mentone Police Departments and Kosciusko County Prosecutors Office, followed leads from several tips provided by concerned citizens in North Webster and Syracuse.

The following people were arrested:

• Jadyn Michael Micha Smith-Lantz was taken into custody on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving while suspended and possession of paraphernalia.
• Tara Holbrook was taken into custody on a probation violation warrant.
• Brenda Darlene Stump was taken into custody on preliminary charges of possession methamphetamine, possession paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
• Kelsea Leigh Carver was taken into custody on preliminary charges of possession of a narcotic drug, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe.
• Tyler James Niles was taken into custody on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia.
• Alea Paige Hammond was taken into custody on preliminary charges of possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
• Jonathon Michael Stump was taken into custody on a warrant.
• Victoria Nicole See was taken into custody on a preliminary charge of possession of paraphernalia.