Media Fact Sheet

Date: 3-14-2025

Location: 2309 WARSAW ST

Time: 0950 HRS

Details/Summary:

On March 14 at 0950 hours, the Gang & Violent Crimes Unit, with the assistance of EST, executed a search warrant at 2309 Warsaw St.  This warrant service was the result of a GVCU investigation concerning criminal gang activity, and several drive by shootings.  During the search of the home, warrant subject Decator Durden was located and taken into custody.  The GVCU recovered 5 firearms during the search, as well as a Glock full auto conversion device, commonly known as a “switch”.  Durden was charged with said device.  A photo of the Glock Switch is attached.  Indiana Criminal Code states that possession of a conversion device, whether stand alone or installed on a firearm constitutes possession of a machine gun. 

Suspect Arrested:  DECATOR DURDEN, MALE, AGE 18

Preliminary Charges:  WARRANT (CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS WITH A WEAPON), POSSESSION OF A machine gun.