© 2025. The Trustees of Indiana University
Copyright Complaints
1229 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47405
News, Arts and Culture from WFIU Public Radio and WTIU Public Television
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Police make eight drug-related arrests at Seminary Park

File Photo
/
WFIU/WTIU News

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

WFIU/WTIU News is an independent newsroom rooted in public service.

“Act Independently” is one of the basic creeds of journalism ethics, and we claim it proudly. The WFIU/WTIU News facilities are located on the campus of Indiana University, which does hold our broadcast license and contribute funding to our organization. However, our journalists and senior news leaders have full authority over journalistic decisions — what we decide to cover and how we tell our stories. We observe a clear boundary: Indiana University and RTVS administrators focus on running a strong and secure organization; WFIU/WTIU journalists focus on bringing you independent news you can trust.