Police seize more than $200,000 in South Bend drug arrest

Tribune Staff Report

Tools

By SBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Jun 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 17, 2009 at 6:51 AM EST

SOUTH BEND — Police arrested two men and found more than $200,000 in cash after local and state officers raided a suspected drug operation on the city’s south side.

Indiana State Police, working with officers from South Bend and Elkhart County, raided the home in the 1100 block of East Donald Street about 8 p.m. Monday, according to state police spokesman Sgt. Trent Smith.

Inside the home police say they found cash in boxes and shirt pockets. Police also seized powder cocaine and two vehicles.

Two men, ages 25 and 30, were arrested inside the home. A woman and two young children were also found by police, but were released. Neither man has been formally charged with a crime.

Smith said police in Elkhart began an investigation that led officers to the South Bend home.

Police say the 30-year-old is the home’s primary resident; he was arrested and taken to the Elkhart County jail, accused of conspiracy, racketeering and drug dealing. The 25-year-old is accused of visiting a common nuisance.

More Good Stuff

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 50.4
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tonight On WSBTFull Schedule

7.00
Paid Programming
7.30
Jeopardy
8.00
The Mentalist
9.00
48 Hours Mystery
10.00
48 Hours Mystery
11.00
WSBT News
11.35
CSI: NY
12.35
CSI: NY
1.35
CSI: Miami

Question of The Day

Will the new health recommendations for women change your health screening habits?

E-mail your comments. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5.

  • YES
  • NO
Today's Mortgage Rates