Sheriff arrests two on drug manufacturing charges
Also, Arise Ministry holding Mental Health Luncheon
On Tue., March 19, at approximately 11:50 a.m., detectives with the Howard County Violent Crimes Sheriff’s Office Task Force and day shift patrol, with the assistance of Howard County Probation, executed a search warrant on a residence in the area of 800 E. Hoffer Street.
During the course of the search, detectives located the following items:
• 98 counterfeit M/30 fentanyl pills
• One pill press
• Items for manufacturing illegal counterfeit controlled substances
• Over 100 g. of field-tested positive fentanyl
• Large amount of U.S. currency
• One illegally possessed Glock firearm
Information obtained during the search warrant led detectives to believe that the residence was manufacturing counterfeit M30 pills made of fentanyl. Detectives also located several grams of field-tested positive fentanyl hidden in an infant’s formula container.
Two subjects were taken into custody without incident and are being held without bond in the Howard County Jail. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Indiana Department of Protective Children Services.
Celie J. Jackson, 28, was charged with four felony counts of Neglect of a Dependent, one felony count of Possession of Cocaine, one felony count of Dealing in a Controlled Substance, one felony count of Dealing in a Counterfeit Substance, one felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine, and two misdemeanor counts of Possession of Marijuana.
Todd A. Warren, 33, was charged with four felony counts of Neglect of a Dependent, one felony count of Possession of Cocaine, one felony count of Dealing in a Controlled Substance, one felony count of Dealing in a Counterfeit Substance, one felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine, one felony count of Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and two misdemeanor counts of Possession of Marijuana.
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information should contact the Sheriff Task Force Unit at 765-614-3491 or by submitting a tip using its app or at www.sheriff.howardcountyin.gov
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the filing of the information is merely an allegation, and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Arise Luncheon at Cross America
The Arise Ministry will hold a Mental Health Luncheon on Fri., March 22. This special, in-person event will take place at Cross America, 840 Daniel Dr., beginning at noon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, the Arise Ministry Mental Health Luncheon is a gathering of dedicated professional clergy, clinicians/therapists, and community leaders promoting mental well-being and fostering a supportive community.
There will be a panel discussion to connect with others and gain valuable insights regarding our community and congregations. There is no charge for this event, but registration is requested by clicking HERE.