
Operation Breeze was initiated in 2024 by the Kokomo Police. During the arrests, which occurred throughout January, detectives found “dealer quantities” of meth, fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms as well as 13 guns, body armor and around $12,000 in cash.
The following people were arrested during Operation Breeze. All charges are in Howard County unless otherwise specified.
Steffen Dines, 45, of Marion
- Dealing Methamphetamine (3 counts)
- Dealing a Narcotic Drug
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Dealing Cocaine
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession of a Narcotic Drug
- Possession of Marijuana
- Theft
- Dealing a Substance Represented as a Controlled Substance
- Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Alexxis Luke, 27, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (4 counts)
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug
- Possession of Paraphernalia
Danielle Bradley, 36, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (6 counts)
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Neglect of a Dependent
- Unlawful Possession of a Syringe
Larry Hellyer, N/A, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine
- Dealing a Schedule I Controlled Substance
- Dealing a Schedule II Controlled Substance
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Neglect of a Dependent
- Dealing Methamphetamine (3 counts, Wabash County)
- Dealing a Controlled Substance (4 counts, Wabash County)
- Unlawful Sale of a Legend Drug (Wabash County)
- Dealing Marijuana (2 counts, Wabash County)
Rebecca Dempsey, N/A, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance
- Neglect of a Dependent
- Possession of Marijuana
Brian Nation, 54, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts)
Tomaj Stitts, 51, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts)
Philip Causey, 55, of Mexico, Ind.
- Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts)
Frankie Bradley, 53, of Kokomo
- Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine
Isaac Trusty, N/A, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts, Wabash County)
Abigail McCrumb, N/A, of Marion
- Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Ronald Bronson, N/A, of Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Joshua Belzer, N/A, of Wabash
- Dealing Methamphetamine (3 counts, Wabash County)
- Dealing a Controlled Substance (Wabash County)
In addition to the 13 arrests made, Kokomo police said there are active arrest warrants out for two other Howard County suspects. Hayley Anderson and Kaylie Dixon are both charged with dealing methamphetamine and have yet to be located by police.
Operation Breeze and the investigation into central Indiana drug dealing is ongoing, police said. Anyone with information is being asked to call Det. Noah Moody at (765) 456-7204. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS.
KPD said the Wabash County Drug Task Force, Kokomo Police Department K-9 Division, and Kokomo Police Department Patrol Division were integral in the investigation surrounding Operation Breeze.
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