Beginning in April 2025 Investigators from the Kokomo Police Special Investigations Unit / Drug Task Force initiated “Operation Butterball”. During the course of the operation, Investigators were able to complete the following:
- Undercover Controlled Buys – Approx. (55)
- Search Warrants – Approx. (25)
- Arrests – Approx. (40)
- Suspected Illegal Drugs Seized
o Methamphetamine – Approx. 2,121 grams (4.5 pounds)
o Cocaine – Approx. 575 grams (1.2 pounds)
o Heroin – Approx. 345 grams (3/4 pound)
o Fentanyl – Approx. 84 grams (3 ounces)
The Kokomo Police Department Special Investigations Unit / Drug Task Force was assisted during “Operation Butterball” by the following agencies:
- Kokomo Police – K9 Unit, Patrol Division & Criminal Investigations Section
- Howard County Sheriff’s Department – Task Force, K9 Unit & Patrol Division
- Howard County Adult Probation
- United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Additional arrests are expected to be made in reference to “Operation Butterball” as multiple individuals remain at large.
Anyone with information regarding this operation is asked to contact Detective Grahm Dennis #413 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline (765-456-7017). You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip. This case remains active for investigation. Remember all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
