Lizbeth Correa, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Indiana 2024

Lizbeth Correa, 35, of Wawaka, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of profiting from a building used for methamphetamine storage and distribution.

According to court documents, Correa managed and controlled a building in Fort Wayne, where methamphetamine was stored and distributed. This charge was filed as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the IMAGE Task Force, the Noble County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the Indiana State Police, the Ligonier Police Department and the Fort Wayne Police Department.

Correa pleaded guilty before Magistrate Judge Roger Cosbey, who is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 10 days in which to object to the magistrate judge’s recommendation.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Geller. If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Correa faces a serious charge that carries significant penalties. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating methamphetamine trafficking in our community.

The guilty plea is a significant development in this case, and we will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. The public’s safety is our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to hold accountable those who engage in such activities.

Lizbeth Correa’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that our law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to protect our community from the scourge of methamphetamine trafficking.

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