Mayor touts 'better, safer' Bloomington after drug arrest roundup targets city park

Bloomington police arrest 8 in drug operation at Seminary Park

Bloomington police arrest 8 in drug operation at Seminary Park BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Bloomington Police Department said Friday that it arrested several people on drug-related charges during a planned operation Thursday at Seminary Park. The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into drug activities in the area, which had been a focus for detectives for several weeks, police said in a news release. The operation followed reports of c…

Mayor touts 'better, safer' Bloomington after drug arrest roundup targets city park

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson touted a "better, safer Bloomington" after a police operation cracked down on alleged drug dealing in Seminary Park. On Thursday, Bloomington police officers descended upon Seminary Park after repeated reports of individuals using and selling drugs in the public space. Eight people were rounded up and arrested during the operation with the Bloomington Police Department promising more arrests to…

Bloomington Police arrest nine on drug charges in Seminary Park area

BLOOMINGTON– Detectives with the Bloomington Police Department arrested nine individuals on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug dealing and use in and around Seminary Park. Investigators had focused efforts for several weeks to identify those responsible for illegal drug activities in the area. As a result of these investigations, the following individuals were taken into custody: Joshua A. Stump, 40: Facing c…