INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday morning, eight drug-related arrest warrants were issued in the Indianapolis area.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 14 people in total were charged in a federal indictment for allegedly being part of a conspiracy to sell dangerous drugs, including methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine, in Indianapolis, Lafayette, and surrounding areas. 13 of the individuals are now in federal custody.
The charges against the individuals include serious offenses such as conspiracy to distribute drugs, kidnapping, and the use of firearms during drug-related crimes.
Some key defendants and their charges are as follows:
- Tanesha M. Turner, 39: Conspiracy to distribute drugs, kidnapping, and firearm-related charges.
- Charles T. Dunson, 44: Conspiracy to distribute drugs and firearm-related charges, including possession of a machine gun.
- Tre J. Dunn, 27: Conspiracy to distribute drugs and charges related to using a firearm in a drug crime that resulted in death.
- Nahamani I. Sargent, 34: Conspiracy to distribute drugs and charges of retaliating against a witness.
The indictment claims that the group operated drug trafficking businesses out of several locations in Indianapolis, often using violence to intimidate customers and rivals. Some members allegedly fired guns, threw Molotov cocktails, and even committed kidnapping to collect debts.
In one incident, it was reported that Sargent shot at a customer’s home, believing the customer had informed the police about their activities. Turner is accused of kidnapping a victim for a $40 debt and later driving Dunn after he reportedly shot the same victim.
The authorities involved in the operation included multiple law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police.
They are currently seeking help from the public to locate one suspect. Lamar Browning, 39 of Indianapolis is 5'11" and 225 pounds. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information, you are asked to call to 1-800-CALL-FBI or 911.
If found guilty, each accused could face up to life in federal prison.
