SOUTH BEND – An investigation into suspected drug activity that began when a concerned citizen submitted a tip concluded today when the Indiana State Police served a warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of South Douglas Street in South Bend.
Troopers with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post All Crimes Policing Team (ACP) began an investigation several weeks ago after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. This investigation led to a search warrant being granted and then executed this morning, February 24, 2023, at approximately 8:18 a.m.
This warrant resulted in troopers discovering approximately 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia to include numerous syringes, scales, and smoking devices.
Dylan Giles, 37 of South Bend, IN was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia. Natalie Richard, 39 of South Bend, IN was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, as well as for a warrant for a probation violation. May Harmon, 52 of Elkhart, IN was arrested for a warrant out of Elkhart County.
Giles, Richard, and Harmon were all taken to the St. Joseph County Jail. The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office will review this case for all appropriate charges.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the South Bend Police Department Strategic Focus Unit (SFU).
Anyone with information on illegal drug dealing activity is encouraged to call the Indiana State Police Bremen Post ACP Team at 574-546-4900.
