Six Indiana men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking 

Six Indiana men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl following separate investigations in March and April 2026, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.  

As part of the investigations, law enforcement agencies said they seized a total of 124 grams of fentanyl, 291 grams of synthetic fentanyl, 491 grams of methamphetamine, 188 grams of heroin and 73.5 grams of cocaine. Also seized were three firearms, assorted ammunition, digital scales and $285,406 in cash.

Defendant Antwan Lamont Shackelford, 46, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was previously convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute cocaine.  

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Shackelford conspired with his co-defendant to distribute more than 100 grams of methamphetamine throughout the southern district. Shortly after completing the drug transaction, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department conducted a traffic stop and arrested Shackelford and his co-defendant. During processing at the jail, Shackelford was found with two baggies of pure methamphetamine and fentanyl in his anal cavity.  

Defendant Wilfredo Alexander Reyes-Dominguez, 26, of Hamilton County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with four years of supervised release after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. 

In August 2024, Reyes-Dominguez was traveling to deliver drugs to a customer in Frankfort when he was stopped by law enforcement. Officers searched his vehicle and found more than 400 grams of pure methamphetamine, 43.1 grams of cocaine, packaging materials and a loaded handgun. The meth and cocaine were stored in his daughter’s diaper bag, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.  

In a statement to law enforcement, Reyes-Dominguez admitted to paying $9,000 to enter the United States illegally. He acknowledged that he is subject to removal from the United States after he completes his sentence and must surrender to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon being released.  

Defendant Joshua Richey, 43, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release after being charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Richey was previously convicted of dealing in methamphetamine. 

Defendant Carlos Bullock, 27, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and eight years of supervised release after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was previously convicted of armed robbery.  

Defendant Aaron Burk, 50, of Brazil, Indiana, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was previously convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.  

Defendant Derrick Anthony Griffin, 50, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.  

The investigations involved numerous agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Homeland Security Investigations, FBI – Indianapolis, Indiana State Police, IMPD and the Clarksville Police Department.