Bradley Woodward, 41, of Cedar Lake, is facing several felony charges after an undercover investigation uncovered drugs, firearms, and trafficking tools at a Portage residence.
On May 15, 2025, the Porter County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home where Woodward had been staying. The search followed a controlled fentanyl purchase set up by a police informant. Detectives monitored the transaction before entering the property.
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Items recovered during the search included:
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23.2 grams of brown powder fentanyl
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61.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine
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5.6 grams of unidentified white powder
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0.98 grams of methamphetamine
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Bersa .380 ACP pistol
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Springfield rifle
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$330 in cash
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Nutribullet blender used to mix fentanyl, heroin, and crushed Advil
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Hypodermic syringe
According to investigators, Woodward admitted to traveling out of state to purchase narcotics, bringing back fentanyl and heroin, and then mixing and distributing the substances from the Portage location. Despite a previous burglary conviction, he was found with two firearms.
Woodward has been charged with the following:
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Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl) – Level 3 Felony
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Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
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Possession of Fentanyl – Level 4 Felony
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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon – Level 4 Felony
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Possession of a Hypodermic Needle – Level 6 Felony
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Invasion of Privacy (No-Contact Order Violation) – Class A Misdemeanor
Woodward remains in custody. Officials confirmed the case is part of a broader effort to tackle drug trafficking in the region.
