Seven people were arrested shortly before 3 a.m. CT Wednesday after Starke County dispatchers received a 911 call from a woman yelling for help.
The dispatchers were reportedly unable to get a name or location from the caller. They were able to use tracking systems to trace the phone call and sheriff’s deputies were notified of the address, according to a news release.
Police say officers heard yelling inside the residence upon arrival. They gained entry into the residence reportedly finding drug related items in plain view. A search warrant was later obtained, according to police.
Officers allegedly found several narcotics inside the home and seven people were taken into custody and booked into the Starke County Jail on a variety of drug-related charges.
Police say two people were transported to Starke Hospital in Knox after experiencing overdose symptoms.
Brian Woodard, 24, of Knox, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of heroin and visiting a common nuisance.
Briana Paulsen, 20, of North Judson, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance, possession of paraphernalia and an outstanding felony warrant.
David McKee, 39, of La Porte, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of a syringe, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.
Robin L. Shively, 30, of Knox, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.
Tammy L. Taylor, 37, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.
Julie Fulkerson, 32, of Highland, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
Shane Hurt, 33, of North Judson, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Knox Police Department and Starke County EMS.
Note: Any criminal charge is an initial charge, the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
