Recent Narcotics Arrests Takes Pounds of Illegal Drugs off Evansville Streets
JUNE 2!, 2024
Two narcotics arrests, between the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force and two patrol
officers, have taken pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, and currency out of the hands of offenders.
Late last month, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force opened an
investigation into Paje C. Diaz (26) and his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
After a lengthy investigation, a search warrant was issued for his residence. The search warrant resulted in the
recovery of 20.6 grams of fentanyl, 682.8 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, two scales, a money
counter, and $8,668. Diaz is being charged with (case #24-09950):
• Controlled Substance – Manufacturing/Dealing Methamphetamine’
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs
• Weapon/Instrument of Violence – Possess a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon
• Other Agencies Charges
On June 17th, two third-shift motor patrol officers believed that Marcus J. Fox (46) was transporting
large amounts of narcotics from Memphis (TN) to Evansville, through an investigation they’ve been conducting
for the past year. During a traffic stop of Fox’s vehicle, officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from
inside the vehicle. After asking Fox to exit the vehicle, 1.2 grams of cocaine was found on his person. During a
search of his vehicle, 2.7 pounds of crystal meth were located. Also located, in a hidden console, was marijuana
and prescription pills. Additionally, when transported and searched at the Vanderburgh County Confinement
Center, 2.5 grams of cocaine were located hidden inside of Fox’s person. A total of $4,170 was also placed into
evidence. Fox is being charged with (case #24-11386):Evansville Police Department
15 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, Indiana 47708
TX: 812-436-7896 – TDD: 812-436-7975 – FAX: 812-435-6175 – EMAIL: info@evansvillepolice.com
• Controlled Substance – Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possess Cocaine or Narcotic Drug
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drug
• Controlled Substance – Possess Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possession Marijuana
The work of our Narcotics Unit, alongside the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, is to
be commended for the time and knowledge that they put into their investigations and the outcome those
investigations yield.
It should also be noted and recognized the voluntary effort the two motor patrol officers put into the Fox
investigation, while not on dispatched runs. Their investigation led to an arrest that successfully recovered a
large amount of narcotics being taken off our streets.
Special Projects Coordinator Taylor Merriss
tmerriss@evansvillepolice.com
(812
JUNE 21, 21
Two narcotics arrests, between the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force and two patrol officers, have taken pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, and currency out of the hands of offenders.
Late last month, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force opened an investigation into Paje C. Diaz (26) and his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
After a lengthy investigation, a search warrant was issued for his residence. The search warrant resulted in the recovery of 20.6 grams of fentanyl, 682.8 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, two scales, a money counter, and $8,668. Diaz is being charged with (case #24-09950):
• Controlled Substance – Manufacturing/Dealing Methamphetamine’
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs
• Weapon/Instrument of Violence – Possess a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon
• Other Agencies Charges
On June 17th, two third-shift motor patrol officers believed that Marcus J. Fox (46) was transporting
large amounts of narcotics from Memphis (TN) to Evansville, through an investigation they’ve been conducting
for the past year. During a traffic stop of Fox’s vehicle, officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from
inside the vehicle. After asking Fox to exit the vehicle, 1.2 grams of cocaine was found on his person. During a
search of his vehicle, 2.7 pounds of crystal meth were located. Also located, in a hidden console, was marijuana
and prescription pills. Additionally, when transported and searched at the Vanderburgh County Confinement
Center, 2.5 grams of cocaine were located hidden inside Fox’s person. A total of $4,170 was also placed into evidence. Fox is being charged with (case #24-11386): Evansville Police Department
• Controlled Substance – Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possess Cocaine or Narcotic Drug
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drug
• Controlled Substance – Possess Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possession of Marijuana
The work of our Narcotics Unit, alongside the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, is to
be commended for the time and knowledge that they put into their investigations and the outcome those
investigations yield.
It should also be noted and recognized the voluntary effort the two motor patrol officers put into the Fox
investigation, while not on dispatched runs. Their investigation led to an arrest that successfully recovered a large amount of narcotics being taken off our streets.
Two narcotics arrests, between the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force and two patrol officers have taken pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, and currency out of the hands of offenders.
Late last month, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force opened an investigation into Paje C. Diaz (26) and his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
After a lengthy investigation, a search warrant was issued for his residence. The search warrant resulted in the recovery of 20.6 grams of fentanyl, 682.8 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, two scales, a money counter, and $8,668. Diaz is being charged with (case #24-09950):
• Controlled Substance – Manufacturing/Dealing Methamphetamine’
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs
• Weapon/Instrument of Violence – Possess a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon
• Other Agencies Charges
On June 17th, two third-shift motor patrol officers believed that Marcus J. Fox (46) was transporting
large amounts of narcotics from Memphis (TN) to Evansville, through an investigation they’ve been conducting
for the past year. During a traffic stop of Fox’s vehicle, officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from
inside the vehicle. After asking Fox to exit the vehicle, 1.2 grams of cocaine was found on his person. During a
search of his vehicle, 2.7 pounds of crystal meth were located. Also located, in a hidden console, was marijuana
and prescription pills. Additionally, when transported and searched at the Vanderburgh County Confinement
Center, 2.5 grams of cocaine were located hidden inside of Fox’s person. A total of $4,170 was also placed into
evidence. Fox is being charged with (case #24-11386): Evansville Police Department
• Controlled Substance – Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possess Cocaine or Narcotic Drug
• Controlled Substance – Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs
• Controlled Substance – Possess Methamphetamine
• Controlled Substance – Possession of Marijuana
The work of our Narcotics Unit, alongside the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, is to be commended for the time and knowledge that they put into their investigations and the outcome those investigations yield.
It should also be noted and recognized the voluntary effort the two motor patrol officers put into the Fox investigation, while not on dispatched runs. Their investigation led to an arrest that successfully recovered a large amount of narcotics being taken off our streets.
Special Projects Coordinator Taylor Merriss
tmerriss@evansvillepolice.com
