For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Matt Gard
mjgard@lafayette.in.gov
August 25th, 2017 (765) 807-1223
Drug arrest
On August 24th the Lafayette Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted a narcotics investigation at a residence in the 1900 block of Jackson St. This investigation stemmed from complaints from the community about possible illegal activity taking place at a residence. As a result of the investigation, Officers were able to obtain a search warrant for the location and subsequently located 885 grams of synthetic marijuana and $224.00 in cash.
Jahmal Moore (38) was arrested for possession and dealing of synthetic marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a legend drug. Moore was transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
The Lafayette Police Department would like to thank the citizens of our community for reporting suspicious activity. These community partnerships are invaluable to helping to keep our city safe.
If anyone has any further information regarding this investigation please contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200 or through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME.
Sergeant Matt Gard
Community Outreach & Crime Prevention
The fact a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.