Shelby County man arrested on numerous drug charges; weapons, cash recovered by law enforcement

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:34 PM

By Staff report

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:

Dealing in Methamphetamine (Level 2 felony)
Dealing in Cocaine (Level 2 felony)
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (fentanyl) (Level 2 felony)
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (oxycodone) (Level 2 felony)
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (morphine) (Level 3 felony)
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (hydrocodone) (Level 3 felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A misdemeanor)

The investigation led to the recovery of significant quantities of illegal substances and other items, including:

Over 290 grams of methamphetamine
Over 10 grams of fentanyl
Over 75 grams of cocaine
Numerous Oxycodone, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, and other tablets
marijuana
8 firearms
$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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