Spring Break
Drug raid results in 11 arrests
Bust includes arrest of seven students
Sarah Millard & Sarah Kloepping
Issue date: 12/12/07 Section: News
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The arrests stemmed from a four-month long investigation conducted by the Whitewater Police Department, University Police, Walworth County Sheriff's Department and the Walworth County Drug Unit.
The authorities had search warrants for 257 N. Prairie St. and 215 E. Clay St. Apt. 47. Three vehicles were seized. The 11 individuals were arrested in various locations throughout the city, including the UW-Whitewater campus, Police Chief James Coan said.
"We hope these arrests convey a message that trafficking of illegal drugs is not tolerated in Whitewater," Coan said.
The Walworth Court District Attorney will review allegations of Ian Helfenstein, 21, delivery of marijuana; Philip Wester, 22, delivery of marijuana; Andrew Nostro, 22, two counts of delivery of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; Andrew Freeman, 20, two counts of delivery of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a park and two counts delivery of psilocybin mushrooms within 1,000 feet of a park; Kaleb DeVries, 23, two counts of delivery of marijuana and probation apprehension request; David Hanizeski, 21, three counts of delivery of marijuana; Jordan Shimon, 20, three counts of delivery of marijuana; Daniel Adams, 19, three counts of delivery of a schedule IV drug and two counts of bail jumping; Kent Collier, 21, two counts of delivery of marijuana; Daniel Bowers, 18, two counts of delivery of prescription drugs and delivery of schedule two drugs, and his mother, Diana Bowers, 45, delivery of prescription.
Stefanie Schafer lives in the Clay Street apartment, which was searched for the second time Monday. She said she and boyfriend, Helfenstein, were sleeping when the authorities arrived.
"We got woken up at 9:30 a.m. by loud pounding on our doors," Schafer said. "The cops came in and arrested my boyfriend. They took him away and then said they were taking his car."
She said authorities hit the door with a sledgehammer before she woke up to open the door.
"Our door is completely demolished," Schafer said. "They put a huge hole in it … I did go and unlock the door for them."
University Police Chief Matt Kiederlen said officers are required by law to pound on the door with their hand for 20-30 seconds while vocally informing residents of a search warrant.
"The department acted very reasonably," he said. "There is a concern in this type of situation with people fleeing or attempting to get a weapon. All those things come into play."
Kiederlen said for an arrest to be made in relation to delivery of illegal drugs, a suspect must be caught making a sale.
"I think it's safe to assume some sort of basic undercover operation took place," he said. "A transaction had to have happened."
Viewing Comments 1 - 10 of 28
legalize it
posted 12/12/07 @ 12:26 AM CST
Its ridiculous that we're nearly a decade into the 21st century and legislature and law enforcment still see a need to punish marijuana users time and time again. (Continued…)
Mike
posted 12/12/07 @ 4:46 AM CST
Somehow I knew that such a moronic rant would be the first response to this story.
I love hearing stories like this. A bunch of kids thought they were invincible, probably made a lot of illegal money, and got caught. (Continued…)
Stefanie
posted 12/12/07 @ 12:12 PM CST
I obviously am the one who made the comment to the paper and i just want to let everyone that there was nothing found in our house and that this house that we are living in is not been searched twice it was a prior house. (Continued…)
Ridiculous
posted 12/12/07 @ 12:17 PM CST
What the paper doesn't say is how much and what the conditions were that got these people in trouble. The papers will also not say if these people are found innocent, only that they're charged. (Continued…)
Mike
posted 12/12/07 @ 8:13 PM CST
"'Mike' would have a very different opinion if this was happening to a family member or friend I think, get off your pedestal."
Actually you're wrong, because my friends have been busted for dealing the same drugs, and I always them like it is - they were idiots, just like these people. (Continued…)
What
posted 12/12/07 @ 11:56 PM CST
I wonder how many of those students were on financial aid? If so, the wonderful tyranny of our society just ruined their schooling.
Yet if I were to be convicted of a DUI, and even kill someone, I still would not be denied federal aid. (Continued…)
Mike
posted 12/13/07 @ 2:24 AM CST
If you were convicted of a DUI in which you killed someone, you would receive a lengthy prison sentence, so I'm not sure what your point is. If these kids would rather serve a 25 year prison sentence, as long as they get financial aid when they get out, well hey, I'm all for it!
$10 will get you $20 that these kids never would have graduated anyway. (Continued…)
Matt
posted 12/13/07 @ 12:36 PM CST
One of the earlier posters hit the nail no the head - this isn't about sitting in your house and smoking a joint. It is about high traffic sales of marijuana and other illegal drugs. (Continued…)
joe
posted 12/13/07 @ 2:33 PM CST
Ron Paul 2008, UNFUCK AMERICA, It's about time!
Leagalize Coke PLZ!
posted 12/14/07 @ 1:07 AM CST
um..im just glad police are directing themselves in another direction besides sitting outside of wells trying to bust underage drinkers innocently stumbling back to their dorms. (Continued…)
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