A West Second Street drug raid in Marion ended with a major haul on Thursday as officers seized roughly 255 grams of suspected methamphetamine, two firearms and other suspected drugs, and arrested one man, officials said.
Search Warrant Executed At West Second Street Home
Detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 1702 W. 2nd Street, backed up by the Marion Police Department's uniformed patrol division and Marion Police SWAT, according to a post by the Grant County Sheriff's Office - Marion, IN. Investigators reported finding marijuana, suspected fentanyl, packaging materials consistent with distribution and other items they say are commonly tied to narcotics trafficking.
Seizures, Charges And Bail
The suspected drugs will not be officially logged until they are tested. "The suspected controlled substances will be submitted to the Indiana State Police Laboratory for controlled weight verification and confirmatory testing," the release stated, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office - Marion, IN.
Detectives arrested 31-year-old Dequantae Broomfield of Marion. The post lists preliminary charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony, possession of methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony, and maintaining a common nuisance, a Level 6 felony. Bond was set at $300,000 with a 10 percent option, the statement notes. The release is credited to Det. Sgt. Anthony Purdy.
Local Pattern And Next Steps
Thursday's seizure follows a string of recent J.E.A.N. Team operations in Marion. On May 6, officers reported a raid that turned up about 72 grams of suspected meth, underscoring local investigators' continuing focus on methamphetamine cases in Grant County.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the latest case to contact the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force at (765) 664-0019. The investigation remains active, officials said.
What The Charges Could Mean
Under Indiana law, the amount alleged in this case would place a dealing count in the Level 2 felony category. State statute treats methamphetamine amounts of 10 grams or more as Level 2, with a potential prison range of 10 to 30 years. The weight thresholds are laid out in state law, and any final charges or enhancements will depend on lab confirmation and a review by prosecutors. For the statute, see Justia, and for the sentencing range see FindLaw.
The sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing and that additional charges may be filed after laboratory testing is complete. Prosecutors will review the evidence and lab results before formal counts are filed in court, and officials said they plan to release more information as it becomes available.
