On Saturday, December 5th at 6:30 pm the Starke County Sheriff’s Office received information that subjects were possibly manufacturing Methamphetamines in the 9000 E block of 50 S.
Officers arrived on scene and smelled a chemical odor in the air and noticed a burn barrel smoldering. Officers made contact with Aaron Wireman, 30 yrs old, outside the pole barn style residence. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and narcotics.
Officers received additional information that a wanted fugitive named Steven Pastorick was in the building along with several other subjects.
After mading entry in the building along with K9 Terror five individuals were apprehended.
In plain view, officers observed syringes, baggies of Methamphetamine and a glass vial of Methamphetamine.
Shawn Centers (40), Deborah Trusty(44) and Felica Hill(28) are being preliminary charged with Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Assisting a Criminal.
David Pastorick, 18 yrs old, is preliminary charged with Visiting a Common Nuisance , Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia
Steven Pastorik is preliminary being charged with Maintaining a Common Nuisance , Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia along with the Parole Warrant.
Starke County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Knox City Police and Hamlet Police Dept.
***Any Criminal charge is an initial charge, the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until proven guilty***
