FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A major drug investigation in the Fort Wayne area led to 12 arrests Tuesday, November 3, as multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces to take down an alleged large-scale drug trafficking operation.
The operation, called Operation Iron Scale, was focused on locating and arresting wanted suspects connected to a drug trafficking organization and disrupting what investigators described as a high-level cocaine distribution operation in the Fort Wayne area.
led by the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, working alongside the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force, Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, Carmel Police Department, and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Several federal agencies also assisted, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The following was released by ISP:
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section participated in a multi-agency warrant sweep as part of Operation Iron Scale, an enforcement effort aimed at locating and arresting wanted suspects involved in a large-scale drug trafficking organization and disrupting a high-level cocaine distribution operation in the Fort Wayne area.
As a result of the operation, 12 individuals were arrested following a years-long investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force, Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, Carmel Police Department, and the Allen County Prosecutors Office. Federal law enforcement partners assisting in the investigation included the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Fort Wayne and Indianapolis Field Offices, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fort Wayne Field Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fort Wayne Field Office.
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams played a critical role during the operation, assisting with the safe execution of arrest and search warrants at multiple locations throughout Fort Wayne and Noblesville. Participating tactical teams included the Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Auburn Police Department Emergency Response Team, Steuben County Special Response Team, ATF, DEA, and FBI.
During the execution of the warrants, tactical teams encountered resistance at two locations. Information regarding those incidents have been released by the investigating agencies, the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.
As a result of the operation, investigators seized more than $240,000 in U.S. currency, nearly 18,000 grams of suspected cocaine, more than 500 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 80 grams of suspected methamphetamine tablets, more than 2,000 grams of an unidentified crystalline substance suspected to be benzene (sometimes used as a counterfeit drug), more than 25 suspected oxycodone pills, over 17 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, nearly 1,000 grams of suspected marijuana, and 26 firearms.
The following people were arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Drug Dealing in Cocaine or Narcotic Drug during the warrant service:
-Willie Arrington (59) of Fort Wayne
-Simone Bryant (69) of Fort Wayne
-Odean Macon (64) of Fort Wayne
-Newell Cooper (43) of Fort Wayne
-Marque Weeks (51) of Fort Wayne
-Henry L. Bryant (66) of Fort Wayne
-Dujuane Woods (36) of Fort Wayne
-Darreise McCarter (37) of Fort Wayne
-Aritha Harvey (61) of Fort Wayne
-Elliot Diaz (51) of Fort Wayne
-Sanders Davis (59) of Fort Wayne
-Samuel Calmes (51) of Noblesville
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges and arrests may be possible. There are currently no other details available.
*All arrest are based upon probable cause of a crime, all crimes mentioned are alleged and all suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
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