A Democrat candidate for the Indiana State Senate faces drug and resisting law enforcement charges after he was arrested while allegedly high on cocaine during canvassing for his campaign.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Andrew Dezelan, a Democrat candidate for Indiana State Senate District 31, was arrested on charges of cocaine possession and resisting law enforcement. Police responded to reports of a man canvassing door-to-door in Fishers, Indiana, and later discovered drugs in his vehicle after noticing signs of impairment. 📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred Sunday evening, with Dezelan later booked into the Hamilton County Jail. 📺 DETAIL: Officers responded to reports of a man going door-to-door and later found Dezelan sitting in his car, where they observed signs of impairment, including erratic behavior, rapid speech, and sweating. When asked for identification, Dezelan allegedly became agitated, attempted to leave, and resisted officers, leading to a brief struggle before he was taken into custody. Police said a subsequent search uncovered cocaine in his vehicle, resulting in charges of possession of cocaine and resisting law enforcement. Dezelan, 38, is one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s Senate District 31 in an upcoming primary election. He was booked into the Hamilton County Jail following the incident. The case remains pending as Dezelan faces both felony and misdemeanor charges. 🎯 IMPACT: This arrest raises questions about Dezelan’s fitness for public office and could influence the Democratic primary race for Senate District 31. |
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