23 Indicted in Indianapolis Meth Conspiracy

Twenty-three defendants stand charged in a sweeping federal indictment targeting a violent methamphetamine trafficking organization that flooded the Southwest side of Indianapolis with narcotics and guns. Among those named: Jose Zamudio, 36, and Juan Zamudio, 31, identified as the central suppliers who imported bulk quantities of meth from out-of-state and distributed them through a network of street-level dealers.

Operation Glass Houses—led by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force alongside IMPD, DEA, ATF, IRS-Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and multiple local agencies—resulted in 40 warrant executions early this morning. The coordinated raids seized 94 firearms, 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 35 pounds of marijuana, 1 kilogram of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of heroin, and $85,000 in cash—evidence of a well-funded criminal enterprise rooted in addiction and fear.

Named defendants include Daryl Albertson, 44; Jessica Dreyer, 40; Amanda Nelson Craft, 40; Kimberly Gaskins, 44; Christian Morales, 27; Alejandro Garcia, 34; Adrian Bennett, 33; Jeffrey Rush, 49; Samantha Barton, 40; Joseph Coltharp, 49; James Smotherman, 42; Anthony Plymate, 47; Falisha Shatz, 38; Christopher Williams, 34; Maria Gonzalez, 36; Evelyn Perez, 22; Jeremy Perdue, 34; Gerardo Nunez, 26; David Silnes, 41; Timothy Berry, 29; Armando Bautista, 37; and others tied to distribution, stash houses, and armed security.

“Narcotics dealing spawns increased violence in our neighborhoods,” warned U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler. “Those that are in the business of dealing drugs in this community can expect the full brunt of the federal hammer and the consequences that follow.” Each defendant faces a potential sentence of 10 years to life in federal prison if convicted on all counts, prosecutors confirmed.

FBI Special Agent in Charge W. Jay Abbott emphasized the agency’s relentless focus: “We will continue to work together with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to rid the streets throughout Indiana of dangerous and violent offenders.” IRS-Criminal Investigation added financial muscle to the probe, tracking illicit cash flows that fueled the operation’s expansion.

An indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. All parties are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in federal court. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Brady is prosecuting the case. The investigation marks one of the largest multi-agency takedowns of a drug ring in Marion County this year.