INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police
Department (IMPD) officers investigating a shots fired call, leads to a
substantial amount of drugs and cash being taken off the streets of
Indianapolis.
Just before 8:40 p.m. on 10/20/2018, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to
the 1300 blk of North Ewing on shots fired. The caller stated they heard
shots fired from a house in the 1300 blk of North Ewing and observed 4-5 black
males flee, leaving in a white impala carrying black trash bags. Once
Officers arrived on scene, they conducted a protective sweep of the
residence. Officers observed in plain view, narcotics and cash.
Officers requested the on-call narcotics detective. Detectives responded
and began the process of applying for a search warrant. Middle shift
officers along with late shift officers assisted in securing the residence
until a warrant could be granted.
Once the search warrant was granted a detailed search was completed.
Detectives recovered the following:
- $479,982 Cash
- 4 ¼ Kilos of Cocaine
- 1 lb. Marijuana
- 1 oz. of Meth
- 1 Handgun
There were no arrests. This was a combined effort between the community and police which helped get dangerous narcotics off the streets of Indianapolis. Narcotics dealing is often associated with violence, which will not be tolerated. This is another example that shows when the police and community work together, we can have a significant impact on crime in their neighborhood.
Anyone with information about criminal activity should call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
