Full Notification

On Monday, October 17, 2016, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Warsaw Police narcotic officers and Kosciusko County Probation went to 1544 W. 400 N. Warsaw, to complete a home visit. Indiana Department of Child Services attempted a home visit earlier in the day after receiving complaints of drug use at the residence.

During the visit, authorities observed drug paraphernalia which tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers obtained a search warrant and located over two (2) grams of crystal methamphetamine, over one (1) pound of marijuana, multiple needles, smoking devices, and other drug paraphernalia. Over $2,500 in cash, two (2) handguns, two (2) sawed off shotguns, another shotgun, and a muzzleloader were also located.

Police charged the tenant, Aaron M. Phillips, 35 years old, of Warsaw with: dealing between 1-5 grams of methamphetamine with enhancement, a level 3 felony; possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine with enhancement, a level 5 felony; dealing between 30g-10lbs of marijuana, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. The charges were enhanced for possession of the firearms. He is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a $20,250 bond.

Also charged were:

Chad A. Heinold, 29 years old, of Warsaw with: maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. He is being held on a $5,250 bond.

Sarah R. Hine, 25 years old, of Kingsford Heights with: possession of marijuana, a level 6 felony; visiting a common nuisance, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. She is being held on a $5,250 bond.

Warsaw Police were assisted by the Kosciusko County Probation Department and the Indiana Department of Child Services. Any drug tips can be called into the Warsaw Police Department at 574-372-9540.

Kip Shuter, Captain
Public Information Officer

The above information was discovered as a result of a police investigation. The Warsaw Police Department acknowledges that the charged defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty.