Multiple drugs and firearms seized

May 18, 2022 at 8:27 p.m.
Multiple drugs and firearms seized
Multiple drugs and firearms seized

By Cassie Garrett-

On May 17, at 8 p.m., the Union County Sheriff's Department, the Liberty Police Department and the Indiana State Police executed a search warrant on a residence on Center Street in West College Corner. Suspects at the residence include James Buis, 34, and Willie Mills Jr., 39. Shortly after law enforcement arrived, Brooke Buis, 26, also arrived at the home.A search of the residence resulted in the confiscation of marijuana, LSD, cocaine and numerous weapons. All three suspects were transported to the Union County Jail and booked on the following charges:James Buis: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of controlled substance, and Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set for $30,000.

Willie Mills Jr.: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of controlled substance, Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set at $30,000.

Brooke Buis: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of controlled substance, Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set at $20,000

The investigation was ongoing and conducted by Deputy VanWinkle with the Union County Sheriff's Office.

On May 17, at 8 p.m., the Union County Sheriff's Department, the Liberty Police Department and the Indiana State Police executed a search warrant on a residence on Center Street in West College Corner. Suspects at the residence include James Buis, 34, and Willie Mills Jr., 39. Shortly after law enforcement arrived, Brooke Buis, 26, also arrived at the home.A search of the residence resulted in the confiscation of marijuana, LSD, cocaine and numerous weapons. All three suspects were transported to the Union County Jail and booked on the following charges:James Buis: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of controlled substance, and Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set for $30,000.

Willie Mills Jr.: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of controlled substance, Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set at $30,000.

Brooke Buis: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of LSD, Possession of controlled substance, Maintaining a common nuisance. The bond was set at $20,000

The investigation was ongoing and conducted by Deputy VanWinkle with the Union County Sheriff's Office.

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