A search warrant served by Indiana State Police troopers at a residence in Leesburg Tuesday, September 5 resulted in the arrest of a Leesburg man.
Trooper Nikolos Anderson began a months-long investigation into suspected drug dealing after receiving numerous tips alleging drug dealing at a residence located on 14 EMS Lane. Troopers served a search warrant Tuesday morning that had been granted as a result of evidence gathered during this investigation.
Police say during the search troopers discovered 123 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 75 grams of suspected marijuana, two firearms, pills, cocaine, and items of drug paraphernalia.
John Heeter, 50, of Leesburg, was arrested on numerous preliminary charges including dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, felon in possession of a handgun, and maintaining a common nuisance.
Heeter was taken to the Kosciusko County Jail.
Formal charges will be determined.
Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
