Bloomington police arrest 8 in drug operation at Seminary Park

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Bloomington Police Department said Friday that it arrested several people on drug-related charges during a planned operation Thursday at Seminary Park.

The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into drug activities in the area, which had been a focus for detectives for several weeks, police said in a news release. The operation followed reports of criminal activity in the area.

Mayor Kerry Thomson emphasized the importance of community safety. He said in a statement, “Predatory, criminal behavior will not be tolerated in Bloomington.”

The Democratic mayor also highlighted the city’s commitment to supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery to address the root causes of substance use disorders.

The 1.2-acre park, which was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, is at the corner of College Avenue and Second Street. The park is known for hosting concerts, movie screenings and festivals including the indie craft show Bloomington Handmade Market.

The release said detectives will continue their investigations into drug activities in the vicinity of city parks, with more arrests likely in the near future, the release said.

The people arrested included Joshua A. Stump, 40, charged with two high-level felony counts of dealing methamphetamine; a high-level felony count of dealing a controlled substance; two mid-level felony counts of dealing methamphetamine; and a misdemeanor count of possession of paraphernalia.

Daniel D. Floyd, 46, faces a mid-level felony count of dealing methamphetamine.

Jason F. Johnson, 55, faces a mid-level felony count of dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug; a low-level felony count of possession of methamphetamine; and misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

William N. Porter, 51, faces a mid-level felony count of dealing methamphetamine; a low-level felony count of possession of methamphetamine; a low-level felony count of possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug; two low-level felony counts of legend drug deception; a low-level felony count of possession of a syringe; and a misdemeanor count of possession of paraphernalia.

Anthony L. Sikes, 40, faces a low-level felony count of dealing a controlled substance; and a misdemeanor count of possession of paraphernalia.

William A. Conner, 28, faces a low-level felony count of possession of syringe.

Donald J. Haviland, 53, faces misdemeanor counts of dealing marijuana, and possession of marijuana.

Mark E. Lake, 54, faces a misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana.

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office will decide whether to file formal charges.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Friday could provide jail booking photos for only six of the eight people arrested.

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