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6 arrested after illegal drug investigation

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RICHMOND — Six people were arrested after an investigation into illegal drug activity in Richmond, according to the Richmond Police Department.

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According to police, they responded to 77 calls for service over the past year, with 32 of those calls happening in 2025 alone.

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Residents expressed concerns about suspicious activity, illegal drug use and theft to law enforcement, which prompted officers to begin monitoring and secure a search warrant for the home.

Police executed the search warrant on April 2 and arrested six people.

Brittney Harmon was charged with maintaining a common nuisance and possession of a syringe, both are felonies.

Jeremy Jacob, Lori Martin and Lisa Presley were charged with maintaining a common nuisance, a felony.

Levi Johnson and Garly Lady were charged with visiting a common nuisance, a misdemeanor.

Indiana law defines a “common nuisance” as a property that is used for illegal activities.

Officers released the elderly homeowner into the care of his family.

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