A South Bend man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court this week.
Jason Brooks pleaded guilty to a charge of Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, in a plea agreement with the State.
South Bend Man Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Five Arrested After Search Of Knox Residence
Five people were arrested Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at a Starke County residence.
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Knox City Police Department and the Probation Department went to 11240 E. State Road 8 and announced their presence at the residence. Officers knocked a few times and attempted to kick in the door. At that time, Austin Owens opened the door for the police. An officer read the contents of the search warrant and police conducted a search.
Two Arrested after Traffic Stop
Two Starke County residents were arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop.
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police were cleaning up a methamphetamine lab at a property in the 8000 East block of 200 South when a vehicle drove by and committed a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer discovered the vehicle was stolen from an owner in Starke County. Officers detained Brittany Griffith and Jason Brooks as a result of the investigation.
