MARION, IN- On February 24, 2026, following an ongoing narcotics investigation, J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force Detectives executed a search warrant at 414 W. 7th Street in Marion, Indiana. As a result of the search warrant, two individuals were arrested and suspected illegal narcotics were seized.
The operation was conducted with assistance from the Marion Police Department Uniformed
Patrol Division, the Marion Police Department SWAT Team, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office, Marion Animal Care and Control and the Department of Child Services.
Evidence Seized:
The execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of the following items:
• Approximately 58.60 grams of suspected methamphetamine
• Approximately 61.10 grams of suspected Fentany)
• U.S. Currency
• Packaging materials consistent with narcotics distribution
All suspected controlled substances will be submitted to the Indiana State Police Laboratory for controlled weight verification and confirmatory testing.
Arrests:
Jessica D. Carey, 42, of Marion
Charges:
• Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony – at least 10 grams)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony – at least 28 grams)
• Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Level 2 Felony – at least 10 grams)
• Possession of a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug (Level 3 Felony – at least 28 grams)
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
• Neglect of a Dependent (Level 5 Felony)
George Hernandez, 48, of Marion
Charges:
• Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony – at least 10 grams)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony – at least 28 grams)
• Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Level 2 Felony – at least 10 grams)
• Possession of a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug (Level 3 Felony – at least 28 grams)
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
• Neglect of a Dependent (Level 5 Felony)
Hernandez is on Grant County Probation for Possession of a Narcotic Drug under Cause Number 27C01-1810-F6-000575.
Additional Information:
This investigation remains ongoing. Additional charges may be filed pending laboratory confirmation.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or illegal narcotics activity is encouraged to contact the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force at (765) 664-0019.
