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The mission of the I.M.A.G.E. Drug Task Force is to identify, investigate, and arrest those individuals or groups that are responsible for the use, possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of illegal narcotics in the four counties of Northeast Indiana.
The I.M.A.G.E. drug Task Force consists of members from the Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Steuben County Sheriff’s Department, Kendallville Police Department, Auburn Police Department and the Indiana State Police. Financial support is also received from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department and the Prosecutor’s Offices of the four counties.
Specialized Team Links:
N.C.S.O.G. - Dive Team/SURT - K-9 Unit - I.M.A.G.E.
Frequently asked questions:
If you wish to report drug activity in Noble County, call the Noble County Sheriff’s Department at 260-636-2182.
To report drug activity in any of the four counties which will be provided to the I.M.A.G.E. Drug Task Force call:
Lagrange County Sheriff’s Department 260-463-7491
Steuben County Sheriff’s Department 260-668-1000
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department 260-925-3365
Auburn Police Department 260-925-1500
Kendallville Police Department 260-347-0654
Or call any police department in your area.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes, if you wish to remain anonymous, your name will not be used in any police reports. However, it is helpful for the detective to be able to contact you for additional information.
What type of information is desired to assist in the investigation?
What kind of drug activity is present?
Where is it happening?
When is it occurring?
Who is involved?
Describe any vehicles used and plate numbers if available.
Remember, any information is of value to law enforcement to curb the illegal drug activity in the four-counties of Northeast Indiana.
I.M.A.G.E. 2006 Statistics:
The I.M.A.G.E. Drug Task Force has compiled a list of statistics from 2006 for general release. The high majority of these cases represent charges of the class A and B felony categories for dealing in the narcotic drug.
Total Cases in 2006 -- 101
Powder Cocaine: 28
Crack Cocaine: 14
Marijuana: 18
Methamphetamine: 37
Oxycontin: 9
Vicodin: 1
Mushrooms: 3
Stolen Property: 2
Prostitution: 3
Drugs Purchased/Seized With Estimated Street Value:
Total street value of drugs purchased/seized: $2,777,830.00
Power Cocaine -- 706 grams --$70,600.00
Crack Cocaine -- 46 grams --$4,600.00
Methamphetamine -- 149 grams --$14,900.00
Marijuana -- 383,280 grams ( 855.5 pounds approximately) -- $2,682,960.00
Oxycontin -- $4,620.00
Vicodin -- $150.00
General Statistics:
Total number of State charges: 171
Total number of Federal charges: 2
Total number of defendands charged with a crime: 172
The I.M.A.G.E. Drug Task Force is funded in part through an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and administered in Indiana by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. JAG funding allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions.