Two St. Joseph County individuals are facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a report of a suspicious vehicle led to a K9 drug bust on Thursday night.
According to a news release from Deputy Ash of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8100 block of Rose Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, to investigate a complaint regarding a suspicious vehicle.
During the investigation, Marshall County K9 Bear was deployed to conduct an open-air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. After the K9 alerted to the presence of a narcotic odor, deputies conducted a probable cause search. The search resulted in the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.
The occupants of the vehicle were identified as 39-year-old Brian R. Schafer of Lakeville and 28-year-old Emily A. Bryce of South Bend. Both were arrested at the scene and transported to the Marshall County Jail.
Schafer and Bryce were booked and lodged on identical preliminary charges, which include: Possession of Methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle as a Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V Controlled Substance as a Class A Misdemeanor, Criminal Trespass as a Class A Misdemeanor, Criminal Mischief as a Class B Misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia as a Class C Misdemeanor.
Both suspects were assigned court dates and held on $2,000 cash bonds.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
Indiana Pork and Indiana Beef donate State Fair food to support flood-ravaged communities
Parke County native enjoys success with latest business endeavor
IDEM reminds residents to sort and safely dispose of flood debris
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Indiana law enforcement to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day
Gov. Braun assesses flood damage, takes additional action to help recovery
Indiana State Fair "Taste of the Fair" presented by Pepsi announces 2026 winners
Indiana Agriculture and Technology School featured at recent Rockville Rotary meeting
Dwight Ashley joins Rockville Rotary
Greencastle Music Fest is this weekend
Little Italy Festival is right around the corner
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Driver charged after spotted by officer speeding and driving recklessly
Gov. Braun requests Presidential Emergency Declaration following this week's severe weather
INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue
