Indianapolis, Indiana — Two adults were arrested after police broke up a large underage party involving more than 100 juveniles on the city’s west side.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), officers from the Southwest District responded Friday, March 6, to an office building in the 2300 block of South Lynhurst Drive after reports that a large crowd of juveniles had entered the closed property.
When officers arrived, they reportedly found a large group of people inside the building and observed some individuals actively fighting, according to police. Officers also said they smelled burnt marijuana and saw alcoholic beverages in plain view.
IMPD’s Nuisance Abatement Unit (NAU) responded to assist with the investigation.
Detectives said partygoers had purchased tickets through a social media page, and alcohol was allegedly provided during the event. Police identified the party promoters as 21-year-old Cordell Daniels and 22-year-old Tre’von Lowman.
Investigators later obtained a search warrant for the location and reported finding multiple bottles of alcohol hidden behind a makeshift bar. Officers also discovered two large coolers that had been dumped out just before police entered, along with U.S. currency left near a door where security personnel allegedly fled.
The property manager later arrived and presented a rental contract for a birthday party reportedly booked by Daniels. According to police, the manager had explicitly informed Daniels that alcohol was not permitted at the venue.
After consulting with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Daniels and Lowman were arrested on preliminary allegations of:
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance
- Alcohol Sale to Minors Prohibited
- Sale of Alcohol Without a Permit
Police noted that an arrest is merely an accusation and both individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Large unsupervised gatherings like this can also affect nearby commuters and residents due to noise complaints and police response activity.
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