'Drone for drug delivery': Warsaw woman faces 16 charges for dealing and possession
Jan 23, 2025
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Warsaw woman faces 16 charges after a drug bust that found fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and multiple legend drugs.
According to a release from the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team, or NET43, they received multiple drug tips from concerned citizens which led to an investigation of drug activity.
In the investigation, NET43 found and seized;
2.95 pounds of methamphetamine
20.01 grams of fentanyl
27.74 grams of cocaine
LSD
Xanax and other legend drugs
Officers with the team also found five firearms alongside what the release describes as, "a drone used for drug delivery."
Pictured from left to right: Nappanee Police Chief Steve Rulli, Indiana State Police Lieutenant Chad Larsh, Winona Lake Police Chief Joseph Hawn, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker and Kosciusko County Sheriff James Smith.
Legend Drugs are more commonly known as prescription drugs according to Indiana Landmark Recovery.
During the seizure, Indiana State Police and Nappanee Police officers arrested 35-year-old Erika J. Bruner, of Warsaw.
She currently faces 16 charges, three out of Elkhart County and 13 out of Kosciusko County. Charges include;
Possession of cocaine 28 grams or more, a Level 3 felony
Possession of methamphetamine 10 grams to 28 grams, a Level 3 felony
Possession of firearm by felon, a Level 5 felony
Dealing methamphetamine more than 10 grams, a Level 2 Felony;
Dealing in cocaine more than ten (10) grams, a Level 2 Felony;
Dealing in a fentanyl-containing substance, more than 3 grams and less than seven grams, a Level 3 Felony
Dealing in a schedule IV-controlled substance in at least 10 grams and less than 28 grams, a Level 4 Felony
Possession of methamphetamine more than 28 grams, a Level 3 felony
Possession of cocaine at least 10 grams and less than 28 grams, a Level 4 Felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 6 Felony
Possession or use of a legend drug,a Level 6 Felony
Resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony
Dealing Marijuana, a Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor
Dealing marijuana sentence enhancement, a Level 6 felony
Possession of marijuana, a Class A Misdemeanor
Brunner was being held in the Elkhart County Jail on a bond of $90,000.00 surety. She has since been released.