Indiana Senate Candidate Arrested During Door-to-Door Campaign

Andrew Dezelan, a 38-year-old Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 31, was arrested on April 26, 2026, while campaigning door-to-door in Fishers, Indiana. The arrest occurred just nine days before the May 5, 2026 primary election.

Multiple residents contacted Fishers police to report someone going door-to-door in their neighborhood. When a Fishers police officer located Dezelan in his vehicle and informed him he was being detained for a city ordinance violation, the situation escalated quickly.

According to police reports, Dezelan attempted to flee the scene by putting his car in reverse when the officer told him he was being detained. This led to a physical struggle between Dezelan and the officer, resulting in his arrest.

During the arrest, officers discovered narcotics in Dezelan's possession. The specific type and quantity of drugs found were not immediately disclosed by authorities.

The Fishers Police Department handled the arrest and subsequent investigation. Dezelan was taken into custody and processed on charges related to both the ordinance violation and drug possession.

Dezelan faces charges including resisting law enforcement and drug possession. The case remains active in the Hamilton County court system.