Christopher Kinds, Methamphetamine Possession, Indiana 2019

A South Bend man has admitted to being a major player in the methamphetamine trade, pleading guilty to possessing over 500 grams of the highly addictive substance with the intent to distribute. Christopher Kinds, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, entered the plea in United States District Court before Judge Damon Leichty, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana.

The investigation into Kinds' activities began on September 5, 2019, when investigators searched his home and storage units at a rental facility in South Bend. During the search, they recovered over 2 kilograms of methamphetamine and 37 firearms. Kinds was arrested the same day and subsequently charged with possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony.

Kinds' prior conviction dates back to 2006, when he was sentenced to 4 years in prison for a felony offense in St. Joseph County. The U.S. Attorney's Office noted that this conviction bars him from possessing a firearm under federal law.

The investigation into Kinds' activities was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the South Bend Police Department, the St. Joseph County Drug Investigations Unit, and the St. Joseph County SWAT Team.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Molly Donnelly and Kim Schultz handled the case, bringing charges against Kinds for his role in the methamphetamine trade. The exact sentence or outcome for Kinds has not been announced, but he is currently awaiting sentencing.

This case highlights the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine trafficking in the United States. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive substance that can have devastating consequences for individuals and communities. The U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to working with law enforcement agencies to disrupt and dismantle these trafficking networks.

Defendant: Christopher Kinds, 34, of South Bend, Indiana. Criminal Charges: Possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, Possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. City and State: South Bend, Indiana. Exact Date: September 5, 2019. Sentence or Outcome: Currently awaiting sentencing.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/south-bend-indiana-man-entered-plea-guilty