Mentone man arrested on multiple felony charges

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM

By Staff report

A Mentone man is facing multiple felony charges after a recent search warrant uncovered illegal narcotics and extensive drug paraphernalia.

According to reports, the Mentone Police Department executed the search warrant as part of an active criminal investigation on October 23.

The Mentone Police Department was assisted by the Silver Lake Police Department, Indiana State Police and Indiana State Police SWAT Team during the operation.

During the search officers took Anthony Hackworth into custody. Hackworth was the sole occupant in the apartment during the operation. Officers soon located a firearm, illegal narcotics, and a large amount of drug paraphernalia. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Hackworth was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of dealing in methamphetamine that is 10 grams or more, a Level 2 Felony; possession of methamphetamine that is between 10 and 28 grams and prior dealing conviction; a Level 3 Felony; possession of a narcotic drug with prior conviction, a Level 5 Felony; possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.

An initial hearing is scheduled for Hackworth in the Kosciusko County Circuit Court on Thursday.