Drug Task Force

DTF

Mission Statement

The mission of the members of this Unit is to contribute 100% of their time to the investigations of narcotics within Vigo County. These investigators work closely with other divisions of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding jurisdictions to maintain the latest intelligence information in order to prevent, control, and reduce the manufacturing, importation, and distribution of controlled substance within Vigo County.

Individuals who have information regarding criminal activity should call Central Dispatch at (812) 232-3802 or Crimestoppers at (812) 238-STOP.

The Vigo County Drug Task Force is a narcotics unit composed of Detectives from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana State Police, with assistance from the Vigo County Prosecutor's Office. The Vigo County Drug Task Force is responsible for narcotics investigations within the City of Terre Haute and throughout Vigo County, including investigations involving clandestine methamphetamine labs, marijuana grow operations, prescription drug diversion and street level narcotics. The Drug Task Force also assists other community agencies by providing informational programs such as Meth Lab Recognition seminars. 

Our Goals

  • To identify, investigate, and disrupt or dismantle drug trafficking organizations working in the Wabash Valley.
  • To initiate and conduct investigations of mid and upper-level drug dealers and drug manufacturers.
  • To facilitate investigation and problem solving efforts relating to neighborhood drug problems and determine possible connections to drug trafficking organizations.
  • To promote inter-agency cooperation relating to drug investigations.
  • To promote interdisciplinary cooperation fighting drugs in our community.
  • To collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence information relating to illegal drug activities in Vigo County and the surrounding areas.
  • To participate in establishing and maintaining a communications network between law enforcement agencies in our area.
  • To be an educational and information resource for our community partners and other agencies regarding illegal drugs, their use and the drug subculture.

If you have tips or information that you would like to pass along to the Vigo County Drug Task Force, please contact us at the phone numbers or email listed below. All tips are considered confidential and you may remain anonymous when providing information. If you would like to have a detective contact you, please include a telephone number or email address where you may be reached.

General Information: 812-244-2758

Fax: 812-244-2591

Email: dtf@vigosheriff.in.gov

ALL TIPS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS!

Vigo County Prosecutors Office Phone Number: (812) 462-3305
Terre Haute Police Department Phone Number: (812) 238-1661
Vigo County Sheriff's Department Phone Number: (812) 462-3226
Wabash Valley CRIME STOPPERS (812) 238-STOP (238-7867)