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7 days ago
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Indiana police officer arrested, charged in FBI cocaine distribution probe
An Anderson police officer was charged with three counts related to drug trafficking on Aug. 5 after the FBI said he facilitated cocaine purchases in two undercover transactions, according to newly unsealed court records. Ty'Ray Wilson was arrested on suspicion of distributing controlled substances alongside another man for two weeks starting July 21. They face two counts of drug distribution and one count of carrying a firearm during drug trafficking and are eligible for up to $2.25 million in fines and life sentences, according to court records. Wilson began with the Anderson Police Department in 2018, according to his LinkedIn profile. It is unclear if Wilson remains employed with agency, which did not respond to multiple emails and a voicemail to discuss his employment status. Both men were in U.S. Marshal custody as of July 7 records. Their detention hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13. Anderson police officer charged in FBI cocaine probe According to federal court records, an informant told the FBI that Wilson previously sold him cocaine twice. The informant, whose identity was hidden, said they'd done cocaine with Wilson before and seen him use cocaine in public. They also said they had at least once seen Wilson have methamphetamine. The FBI began sting operations involving Wilson around late July by providing a "cooperating human source" with monitoring technology and drug money. Both purchases were suspected to be cocaine, the FBI said in court records. During the first sting, the informant met Wilson at an address where his assigned police car was parked. Wilson and the informant got into a black Dodge Rebel and picked up the codefendant, who Wilson said he believed had the cocaine. The three returned to the initial address, where Wilson told the FBI's purchaser to return later to pick up the cocaine. About two hours later, the informant returned and made the purchased cocaine from the codefendant, the FBI said. The agency noted Wilson had a semi-automatic handgun and two phones during the exchange, according to court records. Wilson was not on duty during the transaction. During the second sting about one week later, the FBI made another purchase from the codefendant, who said during the exchange that drug money moved between him and Wilson, according to court documents. The FBI noted the codefendant wore the same handgun on his hip Wilson had during the first exchange, officials said. The FBI collaborated with the Muncie Delaware County Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration to investigate Wilson. IndyStar uses discretion in naming people accused of crimes, considering the severity of charges and available information, among other factors. Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: FBI: Indiana police officer charged, arrested in drug operation
Indianapolis Star
7 days ago
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana police officer arrested, charged in FBI cocaine distribution probe
An Anderson police officer was charged with three counts related to drug trafficking on Aug. 5 after the FBI said he facilitated cocaine purchases in two undercover transactions, according to newly unsealed court records. Ty'Ray Wilson was arrested on suspicion of distributing controlled substances alongside another man for two weeks starting July 21. They face two counts of drug distribution and one count of carrying a firearm during drug trafficking and are eligible for up to $2.25 million in fines and life sentences, according to court records. Wilson began with the Anderson Police Department in 2018, according to his LinkedIn profile. It is unclear if Wilson remains employed with agency, which did not respond to multiple emails and a voicemail to discuss his employment status. Both men were in U.S. Marshal custody as of July 7 records. Their detention hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13. According to federal court records, an informant told the FBI that Wilson previously sold him cocaine twice. The informant, whose identity was hidden, said they'd done cocaine with Wilson before and seen him use cocaine in public. They also said they had at least once seen Wilson have methamphetamine. The FBI began sting operations involving Wilson around late July by providing a "cooperating human source" with monitoring technology and drug money. Both purchases were suspected to be cocaine, the FBI said in court records. During the first sting, the informant met Wilson at an address where his assigned police car was parked. Wilson and the informant got into a black Dodge Rebel and picked up the codefendant, who Wilson said he believed had the cocaine. The three returned to the initial address, where Wilson told the FBI's purchaser to return later to pick up the cocaine. About two hours later, the informant returned and made the purchased cocaine from the codefendant, the FBI said. The agency noted Wilson had a semi-automatic handgun and two phones during the exchange, according to court records. Wilson was not on duty during the transaction. During the second sting about one week later, the FBI made another purchase from the codefendant, who said during the exchange that drug money moved between him and Wilson, according to court documents. The FBI noted the codefendant wore the same handgun on his hip Wilson had during the first exchange, officials said. The FBI collaborated with the Muncie Delaware County Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration to investigate Wilson.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Suspect wanted in deadly Anderson shooting
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Police have identified a suspect in a shooting which left one person dead at an apartment complex in Anderson. According to Anderson Police Chief Jim Stewart, an arrest warrant has been signed for Tyshun Kyreem Lomax for the murder of Kevin Edwards at Jefferson Apartments. According to Anderson Police Department and Anderson County Coroner's Office, Edwards was injured Friday evening in a shooting at Jefferson Apartments on Jefferson Avenue. Edwards was taken to AnMed where he later died from his injuries. His death was ruled a homicide. Police are also continuing to investigate a separate shooting which happened a few minutes later on Caughlin Avenue. The victim in that shooting remains in intensive care. Previous story: One injured, one dead in Anderson shootings Police are continuing to search for Lomax. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts are asked to call 864-260-4444 or submit an anonymous tip through Anderson Area Crime Stoppers at or calling 866-917-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Lockdown lifted for Anderson University, schools after shooting; police apprehend suspect
The City of Anderson Police Department, SWAT, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, and investigators are actively investigating a shooting incident near East Whitener Street in Anderson. According to a press release, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Senior Officer Ren Johnson and Detective Ross Richey responded to the audible sounds of a shooting near Renaissance Academy. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the calf in the 800 block of East Whitner Street. Detective Ross Richey immediately provided life-saving aid to the victim, applying a tourniquet to the upper leg to control bleeding until fire and medical personnel arrived. According to a press release, a suspect, described as a Black male, was seen fleeing the scene armed with a weapon. Officers pursued the suspect near Jefferson Avenue. Additional units from the Anderson Police Department (APD) and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) quickly responded to establish a perimeter around the area. A K-9 unit from the Anderson Police Department conducted a tracking operation assisted by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. During the tracking operation, perimeter officers received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding a person matching the suspect's description seen hiding in D.B. Walker Park. Officers successfully located and detained an individual fitting the suspect's description in D.B. Walker Park. The person of interest has been transported to the Anderson Police Department for questioning. This remains an active investigation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The proximity of the shooting to local schools raised concerns, prompting both Nevitt Forest and CF Reames to go into "secure status." This procedure, as explained by Kyle Newton, chief communications officer with Anderson District Five, involves getting inside and locking outside doors. This is to ensure the safety of students and staff, he added. These measures were taken as a precaution, Newton said. The situation was resolved in less than an hour, and all schools resumed normal operations. Anderson University was also placed on lockdown. According to a press release, the university initially warned students of an 'armed intruder on campus,' leading to immediate shelter-in-place orders. However, officials have since clarified that the suspect was never on campus. Instead, he was in a nearby area and headed toward the university. In a follow-up message to the Anderson University community, the school clarified that the original alert contained inaccurate wording. There are no injuries reported on campus, and students are being urged to remain indoors as a precautionary measure. Law enforcement presence will remain high in the area until the situation is fully resolved to ensure the safety of everyone involved. University officials are working closely with local authorities to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. An Anderson University student said the school was on lockdown for about 15 minutes. At approximately 3:30 p.m., about an hour after the initial report, Anderson University Campus Safety lifted the lockdown after receiving confirmation from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office that any potential threat had subsided. The Renaissance Academy, which was also in the vicinity, was not involved in the incident. According to a press release, as a precautionary measure, students were safely dismissed from the rear of the school, and staff members were assisted in exiting through the front. Anderson University was also notified due to its proximity to the scene. Director of Campus Police Eddie Amen says the lockdown only lasted about 30 minutes. Photographer Ken Ruinard contributed to this article. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@ This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: Lockdown lifted for Anderson University, schools; suspect caught
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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New Anderson police K9 assigned to Crimes Against Children unit
ANDERSON — The Anderson Police Department has a new K9 officer that will be assigned to the Hamilton County Metro Crimes Against Children unit. Buck is a 2-year-old Lab/golden retriever trained in electronic storage device detection and therapy. He will be partnered with Detective Matthew Jarrett, who recently graduated from training to work with a detection/therapy dog. Buck is specifically trained to detect chemical compounds used in the manufacturing of electronic storage devices. He is trained to alert on cell phones, tablets, SIM cards, hard drives, AirTags and other storage devices. Buck is multi-trained and will be able to provide comfort to victims, officers and support staff involved in traumatic investigations or events. The dog was obtained through a grant from Our Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting sex trafficking and child exploitation. The Hamilton County Metro Crimes Against Children Task Force primarily focuses on child exploitation cases and serves Anderson, Madison County and adjoining central Indiana counties.
