News release from the Fort Wayne Police Department:
Drug Raid N/E Quadrant
(October 1, 2014) – In the early afternoon of October 1st members of the Fort Wayne Police Department Emergency Services Team along with the Vice and Narcotics Bureau served a search warrant at 1101 Elmwood Avenue in Fort Wayne, IN.
There were 2 occupants inside the dwelling when the warrant was served, Carrie Helgesen, age 22 and a one year old child. Found inside the residence was approx. 2 ½ pounds of marijuana and large amount of concentrated THC known on the street as “wax” also found were numerous items of paraphernalia. A well behaved Boxer was also in the residence and was taken by the Fort Wayne Animal Control Unit that made the scene.
As the search warrant was being completed the other resident at 1101 Elmwood Avenue arrived home, Tyler Shea age 25 was placed under arrest.
Tyler Shea was charged with:
- Dealing Marijuana Level 6
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6
- Neglect of a Dependent Level 6
Carrie Helgesen was charged with:
- Possession of Marijuana Level 6
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6
- Neglect of a Dependent Level 6
The one year old child was placed in the custody of Allen County Department of Child Services and placed in foster care until their investigation has concluded.
This investigation is ongoing.
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