Four people face meth-related charges after an off-duty Starke County Sheriff’s officer reportedly witnessed a drug deal taking place in the Smith’s Farm Store parking lot in Knox. It happened around 6:30 Thursday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.
Knox Police were called to the scene. Officers say Richard Hill, 27, of Knox, had several baggies of a crystal rock substance believed to be ICE, while Cameron Foidel, 30, of South Bend, allegedly had a syringe. Both of them are being charged with Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine. Hill is also being charged with Possession of Paraphernalia, while Foidel is being charged with Possession of a Syringe, according to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
A search warrant was then executed at the White House Motel. There, officers say they found several baggies of what they believe to be ICE, along with marijuana, scales, baggies, and syringes.
Two women were in the room, according to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Rejina Rogers, 54, of Knox, is being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Syringe, Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia. Alexis Wecht, 20, of South Bend, is being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Possession of a Syringe.
