Muncie Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled Update
Muncie Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Six Sentenced to a Combined 87 Years in Federal Prison Five defendants, all from Muncie, have been sentenced to a total of 70 years in federal prison for their roles in a large methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young. The defendants plead guilty and were sentenced as follows:
Jamarr Hill, 30, Muncie
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, money laundering, and conspiracy to make a false statement in connection with purchasing a firearm
17 years’ imprisonment, 5 years supervised release.
Terry Hill, 49, Muncie
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
5 years’ imprisonment, time served, 5 years’ supervised release.
Lance McGee, 32, Muncie
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances
15 years’ imprisonment, 5 years supervised release.
Nakevius Shannon, 33, Muncie
Making a false statement in connection with purchasing a firearm
3 years’ probation
According to court documents, between May and November of 2022, Jamarr Hill, Lance McGee, Terry Hill, and others conspired together to distribute controlled substances including cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
Jamarr Hill acted as the ringleader for the conspiracy, obtaining large quantities of drugs from Rodolfo Silva in San Diego, California for redistribution in Muncie. Terry Hill and Lance McGee served as distributors, dealing the drugs into communities in Muncie and elsewhere in central Indiana.
On November 12, 2022, Nakevius Shannon purchased two firearms from Rural King, a federally licensed firearms dealer, completing an ATF Form 4473 in connection with the purchase. At the time Shannon completed the Form 4473, he falsely stated on the form that he was the intended transferee/buyer of handguns, when in fact, he purchased the firearms for Jamar Hill in order to further Hill’s drug trafficking conspiracy.
In total, the defendants obtained and distributed no less than 2,004 grams of fentanyl, 10 kilograms of cocaine, and 203 pounds of methamphetamine.
As part of the investigation, two other defendants were charged and have been sentenced. Joseph Haskins, of Muncie, Indiana, was charged in August 2021 with possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. After a two-day trial in December 2023, Haskins was sentenced as a career offender to 33 years’ imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release. Rodolfo Silva was charged in 2024 in the Southern District of California with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Silva plead guilty and was sentenced to 17 years’ and 6 months’ imprisonment.
“Drug traffickers like these defendants, responsible for pushing poison from across the country into our neighborhoods, must be held accountable for the suffering they cause in search of quick profits,” said John E. Childress, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. This case is an outstanding example of the impact we can have with the help of our state and local law enforcement partners. I commend the efforts of the FBI, and the Muncie and Anderson Police Departments to make our communities safer by getting drugs and drug dealers off our streets.”
“This is a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to target and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that send a flow of illegal drugs into our communities and threaten public safety,” said FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Herbert J. Stapleton. “The FBI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure every available resource is used to disrupt these criminal enterprises and hold those responsible accountable.”
The FBI, IRS, Muncie Police Department, Anderson Police Department, and Fishers Police Department investigated this case.
Acting U.S. Attorney Childress thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lindsay Karwoski and Barry Glickman, who prosecuted this case.
This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.
Reflecting on the impact of its five-year plan, Muncie Community Schools highlighted an uptick in pre-K registration, the Ball State Daily reports. Enrollment surged to 246 students this year after sitting at just 50 in 2018-19. Future goals include career development plans to aid in students’ transition from high school to higher education or entering the job market.
A parking lot renovation began Monday at the YMCA of Muncie and will continue through July 11. According to a post on the City of Muncie Facebook page, there will be multiple services to aid commuters through the process. Among the temporary amenities are a shuttle service, umbrella escorts, golf cart escorts, complimentary coffee and snacks as well as gifts, giveaways and prizes.
New Ball State football coach Mike Uremovich is guest tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. on WMUN’s Delaware County Today Radio show. He’ll be giving an update on spring practice, as well as the big April 12 plans for the Spring football game at Scheumann Stadium.
6th grader Burris student Leo Furlong, wins the Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee, and earned a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring in Washington, D.C.
You may have heard about the federal judge who ordered a plane full of illegal immigrants to be turned around. Chris Davis reports on what Atty. Gen. Todd Rokita says is to blame for that…
Muncie Community Schools is adjusting its snow make-up day. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, officials announced that a previously scheduled snow make-up day on Friday, May 9 will be moved to Thursday, April 18 due to testing conflicts. The district wants to ensure students and parents are aware so they can plan accordingly.
The construction next to the Delaware County Justice Center continues… I asked Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner about it last week on WMUN.
The Journey Home Thrift Store is Closing – All items are donation-based—pay what you can, take what you need. March 27th, 28th, & 29th from 9 AM – 3 PM (we’ll stay later if people are still shopping!) – 209 N. Columbia St., Union City, IN. This is just the thrift store closing—nothing else is changing!
Muncie says they now have site control: as reported yesterday about the proposed gas station across from Muncie Central High School, the needed request for a variance ended the termination of the buyer’s interest in the property. Now, Mayor Dan Ridenour said in a Release, “Securing site control of this property is a crucial step in ensuring that any future development contributes to the long-term success and vibrancy of our downtown.”
From the CEO of the Heart of Indiana United Way…Jenni Marsh on WMUN recently on some of the legislation… Full interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
As GLP-1 weight-loss medications continue to grow in popularity, Consumer Reports is sounding a warning for older adults. While often effective in improving blood-sugar management and heart health, weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound can have serious side effects for those aged 65 and older including loss of muscle mass and bone density.
