By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

Brandie Elizabeth Swick

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman will serve six years in prison after dealing methamphetamine to an undercover officer.

In the first case, Brandie Elizabeth Swick, 34, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and residential entry, both level 6 felonies. Swick was also charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, in a second case. A third drug-related case and a paraphernalia possession charge were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Swick was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, Feb. 1.

On May 10, 2020, Warsaw Police went to a vacant residence after receiving a call that a man and woman had been entering and exiting the property. The woman was identified as Swick. Both the man and Swick said they did not have permission to be inside the residence.

Court documents state officers found multiple drug-related items in the residence. In addition, officers found a backpack containing a container that held 4.5 grams of methamphetamine.

Sometime in August 2020, the NET43 Drug Task Force made a controlled purchase of 7.4 grams of methamphetamine from Swick.

During court proceedings, Defense Attorney Scott Reust noted that All Things New’s founder, Bill Fawley, was present in the courtroom. Reust said Fawley was willing to have Swick participate in All Things New’s rehabilitative program.

“I know I made a lot of mistakes,” said Swick. “Since my incarceration, I’ve become closer with my kids and my mom. I need help and rehab. I want to continue living a sober life, a healthier life. (All Things New) is an amazing program that would be great for me. My kids deserve a sober mom.”

For possession of methamphetamine and residential entry, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Swick to 106 days in the Kosciusko County Jail on each charge. Both charges will be served consecutively. Swick has 106 days of jail time credit in this case; the addition of good time credit brings Swick’s time served to 212 days, which leaves this case resolved.

For dealing in methamphetamine, Judge Reed sentenced Swick to seven years in prison. The last year of the sentence was suspended on probation. Swick must also pay $340 in restitution to NET43.

Judge Reed recommended Swick for immediate placement into the Recovery While Incarcerated program as part of her prison sentence. If she successfully completes that program, her sentence will be considered for modification to allow for participation in All Things New.