Indianapolis man gets 10 years in federal prison after shooting at police

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man beforehand convicted of 5 felonies will spend a decade in jail for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, almost eight months after a standoff with police.

Wesley Cartwright, 39, was given 10 years in jail after pleading responsible in federal court docket.

In keeping with court docket paperwork, on Jan. 5, 2022, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Division tried to serve an eviction discover to Cartwright at his Indianapolis residence.

Cartwright refused to go away his house. After 5 hours, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division officers arrived on the residence to help the sheriff’s workplace.

Upon their arrival, they noticed lights on inside and believed Cartwright was there and could also be in possession of a firearm, court docket papers say.

Officers acquired a warrant to arrest him and search his house for weapons.

The IMPD SWAT group flew a drone into the house and noticed Cartwright armed with two handguns. He hit the drone together with his fingers, knocked it to the bottom and fired a number of photographs, in accordance with court docket paperwork.

Officers deployed teargas via the window and Cartwright fired a number of rounds in response.

After 12 hours, he nonetheless refused to go away his residence. IMPD SWAT officers entered the house and arrested Cartwright, who was sporting a ballistic vest.

Federal prosecutors say Cartwright’s legal historical past dates again to 2009. He was beforehand convicted of intimidation, battery by way of a lethal weapon, theft and dealing narcotics.