Following a nearly month-long investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael Bozarth Jr.
The Shelby County Drug Task Force, in collaboration with the Shelbyville Police Department, has arrested a Fairland man on multiple charges related to the illegal distribution and possession of controlled substances.
Following a nearly month-long investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael Bozarth Jr., 46. Bozarth who faces three counts of Dealing in Methamphetamine, each classified as Level 2 felonies, as well as Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 4 felony.
On December 10, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the Shelbyville Police Department SWAT and CSI, apprehended Bozarth pursuant to the outstanding warrant and executed a search warrant at his Fairland residence. As a result of his arrest and the subsequent search, Bozarth faces additional criminal charges, including:
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Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 felony)
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Dealing in Cocaine (Level 2 felony)
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Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (fentanyl) (Level 2 felony)
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Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (oxycodone) (Level 2 felony)
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Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (morphine) (Level 3 felony)
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Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (hydrocodone) (Level 3 felony)
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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A misdemeanor)
The investigation led to the recovery of significant quantities of illegal substances and other items, including:
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Over 290 grams of methamphetamine
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Over 10 grams of fentanyl
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Over 75 grams of cocaine
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Numerous Oxycodone, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, and other tablets
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marijuana
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8 firearms
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$2,131 in cash
In the release from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department credits the diligent efforts of the drug detectives in this case to making Shelby County a safer place by removing dangerous substances and firearms from the community.
Bozarth Jr. is being held in the Shelby County Jail with a bond amount of $500,000.00.
If you have any information regarding the illegal distribution of controlled substances in Shelby County, you can call the Shelby County Sheriff Department at 317-398-6661, the Shelbyville Police Department at 317-392-2511, or send an email to tips@co.shelby.in.us .
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