An Indiana State Police investigation into dealing fentanyl resulted in the arrest of an Elkhart couple.

This investigation began in early January 2026 after receiving a complaint from a concerned citizen.  The investigation progressed and ultimately resulted in a search warrant being served at a residence in the 53000 block of Hickory Lane in Elkhart on Monday, Feb. 9, around 7 a.m.

During this warrant officers located approximately 44 grams of suspected fentanyl, a handgun, and a fentanyl press.

Robert Horton II, 44 of Elkhart, IN was arrested for Dealing in a Narcotic drug, Level 2 Felony, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 3 Felony, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony.

Jacques Horton, 45 of Elkhart, IN was arrested for Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 3 Felony and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony.  Both were taken to the Elkhart County Jail.

The Indiana State Police was assisted in this investigation by the Elkhart County Intelligence and Covert Enforcement Unit and the DEA.