Arrest made after prank homicide call leads to discovery of drugs, gun

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police say a prank call led to an arrest at an Indianapolis home overnight.

It happened after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department East District officers were dispatched to a home when a caller reported a homicide had occurred at the residence.

Once officers arrived and swept the area, they determined the report was a prank call. 

During the sweep of the home, officers discovered signs of narcotics activity and requested a search warrant. 

A warrant was granted and officers found a handgun, body armor, marijuana and spice on the property. 

The resident of the home had an outstanding warrant and was arrested in connection with the search, authorities said.