Gas City woman arrested after meth, guns and syringes found in her home

GAS CITY, Ind. — A woman was arrested on several criminal charges related to the possession and distribution of methamphetamine during a probation check at a Gas City residence last week.

Officers with the Gas City Police Department were called to a home after being notified by the Grant County Probation Department that narcotics may have been detected during a probation check that took place on April 13 June.

GCPD said the substance found in the residence later tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers then executed a search warrant at the same residence after a Grant County judge approved their request.

Officers subsequently discovered the following during the search:

• About 14 ounces of meth
• Prescription medications
• Syringes
• Drug paraphernalia
• Two guns
• $396 cash

The suspect, identified as Hayley Carmack, 31, was arrested and transported to the Grant County Security Complex on the following preliminary charges:

• Trafficking in methamphetamine, level 2 misdemeanor
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Legendary Drug, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
• Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Level 5 Misdemeanor
• Possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor