ASHLEY, IN – Authorities have made two arrest following a search warrant issued for a residence in Ashley.

The Auburn Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team, along with Steuben County’s Special Response Team, served an arrest and search warrant in the 200 block of West Garfield earlier this week. As a result, two individuals were arrested.

Investigators say Kyle T. Brady, age 36 of Ashley, had an active parole violation warrant for a previous charge of dealing a controlled substance in Arkansas. In addition, Kendal Askren, age 28 of Kendallville, had an active arrest warrant for a probation violation in Noble County.

During the search, detectives found two handguns (one stolen out of Butler), one AR-15 style rifle with a 50-round drum, and bullet resistance vests. Also found were over 300 grams of alleged methamphetamine, over 500 grams of alleged marijuana, 5 grams of alleged cocaine, 43 alprazolam pills, scales, drug paraphernalia, and cash.

Brady and Askren were both transported to the Steuben County Jail.

Brady faces multiple charges, including,
* Dealing meth, level 2 felony
* Possession of a handgun by a serious and violent felon, level 4 felony
* Possession of cocaine, level 5 felony
* Possession of a stolen firearm, level 5 felony
* Dealing in marijuana, level 6 felony
* Three counts of possession of a controlled substance, a level 6 felony
* Maintaining a common nuisance, level 6 felony
* Habitual offender enhancement