Marion, Indiana – Two Marion residents were arrested after a drug investigation led to the seizure of nearly 119 grams of suspected narcotics, prompting multiple felony charges.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force executed a search warrant Feb. 24 at 414 W. Seventh St. in Marion following an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Investigators reported seizing approximately 58.60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 61.10 grams of suspected fentanyl, U.S. currency, and packaging materials consistent with narcotics distribution. Authorities said the suspected controlled substances will be submitted to the Indiana State Police Laboratory for verification and confirmation testing.
Jessica D. Carey, 42, of Marion, was arrested and is facing charges including allegedly dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 felony – at least 10 grams), possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 felony – at least 28 grams), dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 felony – at least 10 grams), possession of a Schedule I or II narcotic drug (Level 3 felony – at least 28 grams), maintaining a common nuisance (Level 6 felony), and neglect of a dependent (Level 5 felony).
George Hernandez, 48, of Marion, was also arrested on similar charges. Authorities said Hernandez is currently on Grant County probation for possession of a narcotic drug under a prior case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed pending laboratory confirmation.
The case may draw attention from local residents concerned about narcotics distribution in residential neighborhoods.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force at 765-664-0019.
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