Muncie Police Department arrested 19 people out of 2 homes

MUNCIE, Ind. — The Muncie Police Department arrested 19 people in a residential area after several public nuisance complaints.

According to a news release, officers successfully executed a search warrant on two homes located in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of South Meeker Avenue to investigate possible criminal activity.

MPD surveilled the locations and observed multiple individuals leaving and entering with active warrants. It was then that the officers observed other criminal activity.

According to MPD, the operation stemmed from multiple complaints in the area. The Muncie-Delaware County Joint Drug Task Force, with the help of detectives, arrested 19 individuals from both homes.

Here is a list of some of the charges:

• Possession of heroin
• Resisting law enforcement
• Identity deception
• Possession of legend drug/cocaine/methamphetamine
• Driving with prior suspension
• Visiting a common nuisance
• Dealing heroin
• Dealing methamphetamine
• Operating without ever receiving a license
• Maintaining a common nuisance

Multiple felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants were also served, both local and from other counties.

According to MPD, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office provided their transport vehicles to assist with the operation. As of now, these cases will be followed up with the MPD.