LOUIN, MS.– Gregory Henderson Jr., a 46-year-old Indianapolis man who had been a federal fugitive for nearly three years, has been arrested in Mississippi, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Henderson was taken into custody in Louin, Mississippi, on August 12, just one day after the FBI announced that he had been added to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. He was the 542nd person placed on the list since its creation in 1950.

Federal authorities had been searching for Henderson since a large-scale law enforcement operation in Central Indiana on August 31, 2023. Investigators say Henderson was involved in a drug-trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in Indianapolis and other parts of the Midwest. He also faces allegations involving money laundering and an animal-fighting venture.

The 2023 operation involved more than 300 federal, state and local law enforcement officers who executed warrants at 25 locations in Central Indiana. Authorities arrested 18 people during the operation, while Henderson remained at large.

The FBI increased the reward for information leading to Henderson’s arrest to as much as $1 million when he was placed on the Ten Most Wanted list. Authorities said Henderson had ties to several Midwestern cities, including Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington and St. Louis.

Henderson appeared in federal court in Mississippi following his arrest and remains in federal custody. He is expected to be returned to Indiana to face prosecution in the Southern District of Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — City officials urged everyone in an area near the White River to evacuate by 9:30 Friday night to avoid being trapped by floodwaters.

The city said in response to the expected cresting of the White River Saturday, it will close the gates within the flood wall in the area bounded by North College Avenue to the west, East 67th Street to the south, Westfield Boulevard to the east and the White River to the north.

“Residents that reside within this area, which include nine homes and the Edgewater Apartments and businesses, which includes the Indianapolis Arts Center, are highly recommended to leave and be out of the area by 9:30 p.m. for gate closure,” the announcement said.

After the gates close, residents will not have access to their homes, and emergency crews will not be able to get to the area.

Officials announced the flood risk has activated the Marion County Emergency Operations Center which will remain active until the flood risk has subsided.

Those who need a safe shelter for the evening can go to the Washington Township Adult Center at 8401 Westfield Blvd. Officials noted five roads that were seeing impacts from rising waters Friday night:

• 77th Street (off Westfield Boulevard).
• 74th and Indianola Avenue.
• River Road between Knickerbocker Place and River Crossing Parkway.
• River Road between Hyde Park and Brandt Road.
• 71st and Lee Road (in Lawrence).

Marion County Emergency management and the Indianapolis Department of Public Works said they will provide updates on their social media pages.

The White River is expected to crest at 20 feet by 8 a.m. Saturday.