Staff Report

Chelsi Renee Clevenger

SYRACUSE — Two people are facing criminal charges after officers found drugs inside a residence.

Chelsi Renee Clevenger, 31, 86 E. South St., Milford, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor.

Steven L. Thompson, 45, 8846 Crow Road, Syracuse, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor.

On Sept. 7, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office detective was investigating the theft of a trailer. The detective noticed a trailer matching the description of the stolen one at a Syracuse residence and spoke with the homeowner, later identified as Thompson.

According to court documents, Thompson said another individual had dropped off the trailer at the residence. He also said a woman inside the home had a warrant for her arrest, but that he did not know her name.

Officers received permission to search the residence and found Clevenger hiding in a bedroom. While looking for Clevenger, officers found a smoking device. When asked if there were drugs in the residence, Thompson said there were.

Upon further searching the residence, officers found smoking devices, 1.3 grams of marijuana, and burnt foil which tested positive for fentanyl.

On Clevenger’s person, officers found 0.94 grams of marijuana and 0.37 grams of fentanyl.

Clevenger has two prior convictions for syringe possession. She also has two active criminal cases for drug possession.

Thompson has a prior conviction for marijuana possession in Kosciusko County.

Clevenger was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Oct. 4.

A warrant was issued for Thompson’s arrest on Sept. 29.