PRESS RELEASE: Two Charged with Multiple Felonies Following a Mobile Meth Lab at Westhaven Estates 
August 2, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 around 4:30 p.m. a separate investigation led investigators to 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 in Westhaven Estates on the West side of Warsaw. At that time, items associated with the manufacture of Methamphetamine, including a mobile Meth lab were observed in plain view in a vehicle.
Members of the Warsaw Narcotics Unit were assisted in the dismantling of the lab and clean-up efforts by the Indiana State Police and Winona Lake Police Department meth teams. In addition, the Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory and Atwood Fire Departments were called to the scene as a precaution during the clean-up of dangerous chemicals.
Robert Alan Nelson Jr., 52 years old, of Elkhart, was charged with level 3 felony Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors, Corrupt Business Influence, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a $20,250 surety bond.
Ryan James McBride, 24 years old, of LaGrange was charged with Corrupt Business Influence, Possession of Precursors, Theft, and Visiting a Common Nuisance. He is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a $10,250 surety bond.
Additionally, this investigation led to a juvenile male being detained in the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center, pending further investigation.
Additional assistance was provided by Kosciusko County Juvenile Probation, Indiana Department of Child Services, and Indiana State Parole.
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.
Address/Location
City of Warsaw Police Department
2191 East Fort Wayne Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 574-372-9515
