Staff Report
NAPPANEE — A Syracuse man was arrested on multiple drug charges following an overdose.
Adam Edward Hurley, 43, 18 EMS D25 Lane, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 2 felony; dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; unlawful possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor.
On April 30, a Nappanee Police officer responded to a drug overdose. The overdose victim said she overdosed on meth that she believed was laced with something.
According to court documents, the victim said the meth she used was given to her by Hurley. While searching the victim’s cellphone, officers found text messages between her and Hurley regarding drug use.
Officers obtained a search warrant for Hurley’s residence and found drug paraphernalia, syringes, and 7.5 grams of meth. Inside Hurley’s vehicle, officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Hurley has prior convictions for dealing and possessing meth in Kosciusko County.
Hurley has already been arrested and released on his own recognizance.
