On May 6, 2022, at 0643 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department served search warrants upon the completion of a lengthy investigation.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 6, 2022
Time: 0643 hours
Location: 2201 Taylor Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Suspect Arrested: Michael Chapman, M/B/41 years of age, D/O/B 06/13/1980
Preliminary Charges:
- Dealing Cocaine, Felony Level 2
- Dealing Cocaine, Felony Level 2
- Dealing Cocaine, Felony Level 2
- Dealing Cocaine, Felony Level 2
- Dealing Cocaine/Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl), Felony Level 3
- Dealing Cocaine/Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl), Felony Level 3
- Dealing Cocaine/Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl), Felony Level 3
- Dealing Cocaine/Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl), Felony Level 3
- Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon, Felony Level 4
Details/Summary:
Fort Wayne Narcotics Detectives obtained search warrants upon the completion of a lengthy investigation; involving Michael Chapman. These warrants were served early this morning at Mr. Chapman’s residence (2429 Vance Ave.) and his business, Taylor Auto Sales (2201 Taylor St.). During the search, Detectives located U. S. currency in excess of $25,000.00, 4 handguns, 17.5 grams of Fentanyl, 31.4 grams of Cocaine, 126.6 grams of a green leafy substance, and narcotics paraphernalia. It should be noted that one of these handguns (9mm Glock 19) had been modified with a full auto adapter switch; making it an illegal weapon under NFA regulation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
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