The Bloomington Police Department made eight drug-related arrests Thursday in and around Seminary Park.
BPD said it had been investigating around the park for several weeks and "more arrests are likely in the near future."
At least four of the arrests involved Methamphetamine.
The highest-level charges are against Joshua Stump, 40, who faces five felony counts, including four for Dealing Methamphetamine.
William Potter, 51, faces six lower-level felony charges, including Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Cocaine or a Narcotic Drug.
"We recognize that enforcement is only one piece of the solution," mayor Kerry Thomson said. "That is why we are intent on supporting prevention, treatment and recovery to address the root causes of these complex issues."
All of the arrests and charges:
- Joshua Stump — Dealing Methamphetamine (x2), level 2 felony; Dealing a Controlled Substance, level 3 felony; Dealing Methamphetamine (x2), level 3 felony; Possession of Paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor
- Daniel D. Floyd, 46 — Dealing Methamphetamine, level 4 felony
- Jason F. Johnson, 55 — Dealing a Cocaine or a Narcotic Drug (x2), level 4 felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, level 6 felony; Possessions of a Controlled Substance, class A misdemeanor; Possession of Paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor
- William N. Potter — Dealing Methamphetamine, level 4 felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, level 6 felony; Possession of Cocaine or a Narcotic Drug, level 6 felony; Legend Drug Deception (x2), level 6 felony; Possession of a Syringe, level 6 felony; Possession of Paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor
- Anthony L. Sykes, 40 — Dealing a Controlled Substance, level 5 felony; Possession of Paraphernalia, class C misdemeanor
- William A. Connor, 28 — Possession of a Syringe, level 6 felony
- Donald J. Haviland, 53 — Dealing Marijuana, class A misdemeanor; Possession of Marijuana, class B misdemeanor
- Mark E. Lake, 54 — Possession of Marijuana, class B misdemeanor