The JEAN Team Drug Task Force made several arrests in connection to methamphetamine and heroin sales.
On Monday, October 14, the JEAN Team executed two early morning search warrants for methamphetamine and heroin.
James Lewis Markus Smith, age 29 and Amy Lewis, age 32 were arrested in their residence (2402 West 26th Street) after the Marion Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant on their premises. The JEAN Team located large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin along with numerous firearms. Smith and Lewis were arrested on charges ranging from: Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 felony) and Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 2 Felony.)
Later that morning, Bradley Tibbets II, age 42 was arrested after the Marion Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at his residence (2106 South Boots Street.) Tibbets was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 Felony).
Other individuals were located at the residence and arrested for outstanding warrants. Tibbets residence has been a source for illegal drug use and criminal activity, the JEAN Team hopes that these arrests will bring some relief to the neighborhood.
On Thursday, October 17, Casee O. Stone, age 29 was arrested on outstanding warrants after the JEAN Team executed a search warrant in 3200 Block of Oakwood Way in Marion. Eric Levi Lavengood, age 31, was also arrested for Dealing in Cocaine Less Than 1 gram (Level 4 Felony) and Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misd.) The Grant County Emergency Response Team assisted in the arrests.