For Immediate Release: Contact: Lt. Tim Payne #17
765-807-1680
Date: January 30th, 2018
The following individual has been arrested stemming from investigations conducted by the Drug Task Force.
On January 29th, 2018, Alain Kiiwon Powell Sr, was arrested for two counts of Dealing Methamphetamine, and two counts of Possession of Methamphetamine. Powell Sr. sold methamphetamine to a Confidential Informant and an Undercover Detective on several occasions in 2017. Powell Sr, was located in Lafayette at a local apartment complex when he was arrested on this warrant. Powell Sr was transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
The Drug Task Force works diligently to investigate and bring individuals involved in narcotic sales to justice. This arrest stems from multiple investigations that were conducted during the final 6 months of 2017. Future arrests are expected.
The Drug Task Force would like to thank all concerned citizens who report drug activity and recognize the invaluable community partnerships needed to keep our community safe. If anyone has information regarding narcotics information, please contact the Drug Task Force tip line at 765-807-1670 or through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-Crime.
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.