Thirteen people were taken into custody Thursday after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and Greenwood officers hit homes on Indianapolis' south side and in Greenwood with search warrants tied to ongoing investigations in both communities. The sweep netted seven adults and six juveniles, along with firearms, ammunition, multiple cell phones and marijuana vapes, according to police.
As reported by FOX59, the warrants were served on July 2 in the 7000 block of Beal Lane on the south side of Indianapolis and the 300 block of Sunset Boulevard in Greenwood. Police say the 13 arrests included seven adults and six juveniles. Among those taken into custody, according to the report, were a 16-year-old, another 17-year-old, two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old who was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Officials did not immediately release booking information or names.
The operation came on the heels of a recent stretch of coordinated enforcement activity across central Indiana. Separate multi-agency sweeps produced dozens of arrests and large drug and weapons seizures, as WRTV reported, highlighting how local, state and federal partners have stepped up joint efforts to disrupt trafficking and illegal guns in the region.
Police: What They Recovered and Who Is Charged
According to a police report cited by FOX59, the inventory from the two locations included marijuana vapes, multiple cell phones, ammunition, a single-stack magazine loaded with 9mm rounds, two semiautomatic pistols and two semiautomatic rifles. It was not exactly a small haul.
The same report says a 17-year-old was arrested on allegations of dangerous possession of a firearm by a minor and an altered-handgun charge, both Level 5 felonies, along with a Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession count. Officers said additional evidence was collected for further forensic review.
Why It Matters Locally
Indiana has already seen several high-profile cases this year involving juveniles and firearms, and city leaders have been trying to pull multiple levers at once, from prevention to tougher enforcement. WFYI recently reported that police officials are calling for more parental engagement and expanded youth violence programs as authorities look for ways to keep teens out of gun-related incidents.
Legal Note
Under Indiana law, a Level 5 felony carries a fixed prison term ranging from one to six years, with an advisory sentence of three years and potential fines up to $10,000. Those sentencing ranges are set in state statute, as outlined by Justia, although actual outcomes depend on plea agreements and other case-specific factors. For juveniles, results can vary significantly depending on prosecutorial decisions and whether cases remain in juvenile court.
Authorities had not released a full list of charges or the names of those arrested at the time of the report. The investigation remains active, and prosecutors will determine final filings after evidence is fully reviewed. This story will be updated as officials release additional details and charging information.
