Also, missing woman located safe
In January 2025, the Kokomo Police Department Drug Task Force made a series of arrests that were a result of Operation “Breeze” which was initiated in 2024. During Operation “Breeze” detectives seized “dealer” quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, controlled substances, cocaine, and psilocybin mushrooms. Detectives also seized 13 firearms, body armor, and approximately $12,000 in US currency. The Wabash County Drug Task Force, Kokomo Police Department K-9 Division, and Kokomo Police Department Patrol Division were integral in the investigation and arrest of individuals that were charged in this operation.
The following individuals were charged and / or arrested during Operation “Breeze”:
Steffen Dines: Dealing Methamphetamine (3 counts), Dealing a Narcotic Drug, Possession of Methamphetamine, Dealing Cocaine, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Theft, Dealing in a Substance Represented to be a Controlled Substance, Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Alexxis Luke: Dealing Methamphetamine (4 counts)
Danielle Bradley: Dealing Methamphetamine (6 counts), Possession of Methamphetamine, Neglect of a Dependent, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe
Philip Causey: Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts)
Frankie Bradley: Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine
Brian Nation: Dealing Methamphetamine
Tomaj Stitts: Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts)
Larry Hellyer: 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)
Joshua Belzer: Dealing Methamphetamine (3 counts, Wabash County), Dealing a Controlled Substance (Wabash County)
Rebecca Dempsey: Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Neglect of a Dependent, Possession of Marijuana
Isaac Trusty: Dealing Methamphetamine (2 counts, Wabash County)
Abigail McCrumb: Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Ronald Bronson: Dealing Methamphetamine (Wabash County)
Hayley Anderson and Kaylie Dixon had not been apprehended in Howard County as of Feb. 17. Both have active warrants for Dealing Methamphetamine out of Howard County.
This case remains active for investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Noah Moody (765-456-7204) or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip.
Remember, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Missing woman located
Tiffany Dawson has been found, and she is safe. On January 30, 2025, Dawson, age 31, of Kokomo, was reported missing. She had not been seen or heard from since leaving her northside residence on that date.