Lafayette Man Convicted of Using Firearm During Drug Trafficking Crime
A Lafayette man has been convicted of using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Edward Bishop, 26, of Lafayette, Indiana was found guilty after a two-day jury trial before District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
According to documents filed in this case, in June of 2017, Bishop was indicted for using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The evidence presented during the trial revealed that Bishop went to sell a small amount of marijuana in a parking lot in Warsaw, Indiana. During that transaction, Bishop ended up shooting at and wounding the drug buyer in the left arm.
This case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the assistance of the South Bend and Warsaw Police Departments. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joel Gabrielse.
Bishop’s conviction is a serious blow to those who would use firearms to further their illicit activities. The use of firearms in drug trafficking crimes puts innocent lives at risk and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Northern District of Indiana has taken a strong stance against firearms violence and will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. This conviction is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement and prosecutors in this district.
The details of the case are as follows: defendant Edward Bishop, exact criminal charges using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, city and state Lafayette, Indiana, exact date June 2017, and sentence or outcome conviction after a two-day jury trial. There is no mention of a specific sentence or fine in the source, but it is likely that Bishop will face significant prison time for his crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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