FBI searches for wanted fugitive after police takedown Indianapolis violent drug trafficking ring

INDIANAPOLIS — The FBI is searching for a fugitive who is considered armed and dangerous after a multi-agency takedown of a drug trafficking ring in Indianapolis led to one man eluding arrest.

Lamar T. Browning, 39, is one of 14 individuals indicted as part of a violent Indianapolis drug trafficking ring accused of pushing methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in Indianapolis, Lafayette and surrounding communities.

Brown should be considered armed and dangerous. Those with information about his whereabouts should contact 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the FBI confirmed with FOX59/CBS4 that arrest warrants were served on multiple people on Friday morning throughout nine locations in the Indianapolis area.

Some of the locations include a home in the 12000 block of Looking Glass Way in Lawrence as well as a home in the 3000 block of Kenwood on the near north side of Indianapolis.

Ten law enforcement agencies were involved in the Friday morning raids which led to eight individuals being arrested. In total, 14 people have been federally indicted as being part of the drug trafficking ring.

Some of the members of the drug ring are accused of committing acts of violence, including murder, kidnapping, taking part in shootings and even throwing Molotov cocktails at a home. Authorities said these violent acts were used as a tool to collect money and protect locations where they pushed their drugs.

These are the individuals who have been federally indicted for being part of the violent drug ring:

Defendant	Charge(s)
Tanesha M. Turner, 39	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesKidnappingCarrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crimeAccessory to a crime after the factPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Charles T. Dunson, 44	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesCarrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.Distribution of methamphetaminePossession of a machinegunPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Tre J. Dunn, 27	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesCarrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.Causing Death by Using a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking CrimePossessing, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime
Nahamani I. Sargent, 34	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesRetaliating against a witnessUse of fire or explosivesPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Byron A. Mason, 38	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesUnlawful use of a cell phone
Adrian J. Bullock, 34	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Avery J. Bullock, 27	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesPossession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
John M. Whitfield, 37	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Aaliyah Hackett, 23	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substancesUnlawful use of a cell phone
Emorrie J. Dunn, 26	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
Chancelor R. Walker, 38	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
D’Ericka Lee, 30	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
Lamar T. Browning, 39	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
Mark C. Marshall, 57	Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances

The U.S. Department of Justice said each defendant faces up to life in prison if convicted.

This Friday morning raid comes after a series of arrests were made on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of seven people of various drugs and weapons charges.