IMPD Makes Narcotics Arrest

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) North District Flex Team (NDF) and North District Narcotics Unit (NDN) officers assisted Marion County Community Corrections on a home visit which resulted in the seizure of narcotics, cash and a handgun. 

On February 27, 2019, the North District Flex Team assisted Marion County Community Corrections on a home visit in the 2900 block of N. Olney Street. The visit was conducted on a subject who had priors for Dealing Narcotics and a conviction for Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm. During the initial contact officers identified 34-year-old Lamont Dycus he attempted to flee from officers and was quickly apprehended. In attempting to flee Dycus grabbed a bag of suspected cocaine that was recovered. A firearm was also located on the floor in plain view. NDF applied for and was granted a search warrant for the residence and a vehicle.

During the execution of the warrant, the following was seized:

• Over 20 pounds of suspected Methamphetamine (approx. 40,000 dosages for consumption – Street Value approx. $750k)
• Approx. 3/4 kilo of Cocaine (approx. 3000 dosages for consumption – Street Value approx. $60k)
• Approx. 1/4 kilo of Heroin (approx. 2500 dosages for consumption – Street Value approx. $25k)
• 1 Glock 30 .45 Caliber Handgun
• Over $16,000 in cash
• 1 Vehicle
• Several other items indicia of Dealing Narcotics (scales, baggies, press, etc…)

Officers arrested Lamont Dycus for Dealing Methamphetamine, Dealing Cocaine, Dealing Heroin, Serious Violent Felon, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.
 
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