Six people were recently arrested as a result of an operation conducted by the Marshall County Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Net 43, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth Police Department, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
According to information released by the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office, a search warrant was executed at a residence on 11B Road in Plymouth after a lengthy investigation that yielded the purchase and discovery of approximately 354 grams of suspected methamphetamine, several pounds of ammonium nitrate, several blister packs of pseudoephedrine, and a methamphetamine lab on the property.
Nathan Vanderaa, a former Indiana State Police officer, and Amy Day are currently being held on charges of dealing in methamphetamine as a Level 2 Felony, possession of methamphetamine as a Level 3 Felony, manufacturing methamphetamine as a Level 4 Felony, and maintaining a common nuisance as a Level 6 felony. Vanderaa and Day have each have a bond of $50,000 cash.
Ethan Drang was booked into the Marshall County Jail on a charge of visiting a common nuisance. Madisyn Brody, Austin Vanderaa, and Ashlen McMillen were booked into the Marshall County Jail on a charge of possession of marijuana. They have bonded out of the jail.
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman stated that he is forever grateful for this coordinated effort to remove this poison from our community. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Langowski who oversees the Drug Task Force, wanted to thank the efforts of all law enforcement agencies involved.
MCDTF Lead Detective, Det. Sgt. Jonathan Bryant, wants the community to know that the team works in tandem with area law enforcement to relentlessly pursue those dealing poison in our community. Investigations like this would not be possible without the support of other law enforcement officers and tips from the citizens of Marshall County.
Readers are reminded that criminal charges are mere allegations, and that the individuals so charged are presumed innocent of the allegations unless or until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.
