Indy man charged after Broad Ripple drug bust uncovers 90+ pounds of meth

INDIANAPOLIS– This week, federal charges have been filed against a man busted with more than 90 pounds of meth in the heart of Broad Ripple.

Federal prosecutors said 88 pounds of meth were recovered inside the suspect’s apartment while another four pounds were found in his backpack.

The drugs were seized following a joint DEA and Indiana State Police investigation at The Line apartments on 64th street in Broad Ripple.

“Any chance we get to get these type of drugs off the street and hold people accountable, we need to do it,” said DEA assistant special agent in charge Mike Gannon. “And we’re talking about a significant amount of drugs seized in this investigation.”

A federal indictment charged Tyrone Wilson with drug trafficking in the case.

When officers went to arrest the suspect this week, he allegedly crashed his car trying to escape.

Investigators were able to arrest the suspect without anyone being hurt. Police later recovered a firearm that allegedly belonged to Wilson.

“You know we have people that are violent felons that have a total disregard for the law and obviously even with law enforcement present, he did try to evade,” said Gannon.

In addition to the meth, six pounds of cocaine, nearly a half pound of heroin and a pound of fentanyl mixture were also recovered.

Gannon said just a tiny amount of fentanyl, enough to fit on the tip of a pencil, can be deadly.

“If those drugs were on the street and we get them off, we’re saving lives, and I always say one life lost is one too many,” said Gannon.

“Criminal activity like this has no place in our village or in any neighborhood in Indianapolis. Our community is thankful for agencies like the DEA and Indiana State Police who, like IMPD and Indiana Excise, continue to make public safety a priority in Broad Ripple through proactive efforts and a regular presence,” said Jordan Dillon with the Broad Ripple Village Association.

Still, federal investigators say the large drug bust at the upscale apartment complex between the White River and Monon Trail illustrates that no place is immune from drug trafficking.

“It doesn’t matter what you community you live in, drugs can plague any community,” said Gannon.

In addition to the drugs and weapon, officers also seized nearly $40,000 in cash from the suspect’s apartment.

Wilson made his initial hearing in federal court on Thursday.