WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — A man has been charged after detectives say they found over half a pound of narcotics, including fentanyl, and more than $12,000 in suspected drug money.

In late May, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department started investigating a suspected drug deal on Richmond’s south side. Detectives say they identified a suspect within three days.

On Monday, detectives searched the home of 32-year-old Davonta “Hotboy” Chatman. They say they found several ounces of fentanyl and cocaine.

This is Chatman’s second drug investigation in 2025. Detectives say they searched a different house in January, where they also found fentanyl and cocaine.

Combined, the two investigations seized more than 5.6 ounces of fentanyl, 3.2 ounces of cocaine, and over $12,000.

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