Johnson County Drug Sweep Nets 26 Arrests After 32 Warrants Served
Prosecutors plan to pursue tougher state penalties following a tip-driven, intelligence-led crackdown on street-level dealing.
Overview
- Authorities executed felony warrants across Johnson County and in Indianapolis, arresting 26 people and noting three others were already jailed.
- Seized contraband included fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana, with searches turning up meth and a gun in Trafalgar and fentanyl and cocaine in Whiteland.
- More than 40% of suspects are from neighboring Marion County, reflecting supply and activity extending beyond local lines.
- Investigators built cases using information from tip lines and anonymous sources, with narcotics and intelligence teams conducting controlled buys.
- Prosecutors say strengthened state law allows significantly harsher sentences, ranging from one to 30 years with added time for prior convictions.