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IMPD investigation results in arrest, confiscation of drugs, shotgun and vehicle

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – An investigation conducted by members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department ended in the arrest of a man suspected of drug trafficking.

According to IMPD, tips and several months worth of surveillance determined that the suspected drug trafficker was 42-year-old Samuel Nelson III.

Police said that on Thursday Jan. 26, officers observed Nelson exiting a house in the 3700 block of Dequincy Street, getting into a vehicle, suspected of transporting illegal drugs.

It was at that time, that officers conducted a traffic stop, utilizing a K-9 officer. The canine indicated the possible presence of illegal narcotics. The suspect was found to be in possession of a shotgun and one-quarter pound of methamphetamine.

A search warrant for the Dequincy Street residence was then obtained. During the search of the house, officer discovered more uncut methamphetamine.

The investigation then lead officers to a house in Brownsburg, which they believed to be the suspect’s primary residence. There officers found nearly $25,000 in cash and vehicle thought to be used or purchased to assist in the drug trafficking.

In total, nearly three pounds of uncut methamphetamine, $26,000 in cash, a shotgun and a vehicle were all seized by officers.

Nelson was taken into custody and faces preliminary charges of dealing and possession of methamphetamine.

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