Johnson County Law Enforcement executes drug sting on Wednesday

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. - The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin Police Department conducted an early Wednesday morning warrant roundup of individuals accused of selling illegal narcotics to undercover narcotics investigators.

The two agencies have worked together for several years to address this issue in Johnson County. This strong partnership allows both departments to work in unison to help keep Johnson County safe.

This operation began several months ago. The law enforcement officers assigned to narcotics investigations never stop working. In addition to major roundup operations such as this one, they continue to serve narcotics-related arrest and search warrants on an ongoing basis.

The roundup conducted on Wednesday began with 31 drug warrants. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was responsible for 16 of those warrants, while the Franklin Police Department was responsible for 15. 

Agencies assisting included the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department, Bargersville Police Department, Edinburgh Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, and Clay City Police Department.

Sheriff Duane Burgess stated, “Those who choose to deal drugs in Johnson County should understand that we are actively working to identify, investigate, and arrest them. This operation is just one example of the relentless effort our officers and partner agencies put in every day to hold offenders accountable and protect our communities.”

Franklin Police Chief Kirby Cochran stated, “I want to affirm our strong and ongoing partnership with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Prosecutor’s Office, and our fellow law enforcement agencies across the county. We are disrupting trafficking networks, removing dangerous substances from our streets, and protecting the families and neighborhoods we serve."