Troopers seize over 198 grams of drugs; meth, cocaine, and marijuana

KOSCIUSKO CO. – On Tuesday, September 5th Indiana State Troopers served a search warrant on a residence in Leesburg, after a drug investigation that spanned several weeks came to a conclusion.

Trooper Nikolos Anderson began an investigation into suspected drug dealing after receiving numerous tips alleging drug dealing at a residence located on 14 EMS Lane. 

This investigation concluded at approximately 9:08 a.m. Tuesday after troopers served a search warrant that had been granted as a result of evidence gathered during this investigation.

Troopers discovered 123 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 75 grams of suspected marijuana, two firearms, pills, cocaine, and items of drug paraphernalia. 

John Heeter, 50, of Leesburg, was arrested on numerous charges including dealing and possession of meth, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, felon in possession of a handgun, and maintaining a common nuisance.  Heeter is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail.