Twelve arrested after ISP makes drug bust in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – A joint investigation by the Indiana State Police (ISP) and the Bloomington Police Department has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals on drug-related charges.

The arrests were made on August 22, 2025, after search warrants were executed at two residences: one in the 500 block of West Terry Lane and another in the 400 block of North Fairview Street. According to a press release from ISP, both locations were within 500 feet of a school or park.

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During the searches, authorities seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, including two ounces of cocaine, one and a half ounces of crack, one and a half ounces of heroin, and over one and a half pounds of methamphetamine. Additionally, six handguns and more than $13,500 in cash were recovered.

One man, 42-year-old Robert Miles, was arrested at the West Terry Lane residence and faces eight different drug-related charges.

At the Fairview Street location, 11 people were arrested:

  • Eric Williams, 50
  • Richard Arthur, 56
  • Rachel Rogers, 42
  • Carina Babbs, 29
  • Ernest Hogue, 64
  • Tony Butler, 39
  • Chelsie Keith, 35
  • Ethon Sparks, 28
  • Damon Fines, 34
  • Allison Bradbury, 32
  • April Hunter, 33