Large amounts of meth, fentanyl and cocaine found in Warsaw drug bust

Shown from left are 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 are shown with items confiscated in the arrest of Erika Jennifer Bruner. Photo provided by Kosciusko NET43. Photo provided.
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Erica J. Bruner

WARSAW — Tips from residents led to a large drug bust and the arrest of a Warsaw woman after the discovery of three pounds of methamphetamine.

The bust involved the seizure of 2.9 pounds of methamphetamine, 20 grams of fentanyl, 27 grams of cocaine, as well as LSD, Xanax five firearms and a drone used to deliver drugs.

The investigation culminated a week ago when NET43, Indiana State Police and Nappanee Police officers arrested 35-year-old Erica J. Bruner who is currently held in the Elkhart County Jail with a $90,000.00 surety bond.

Bruner is facing a large number of charges filed in both Elkhart and Kosciusko counties.