Spice sales land businessman in jail

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) - A Noblesville convenience store owner was arrested Thursday after a month-long investigation, accused of selling the illegal synthetic drug spice.

Kamal Singh, 48, was arrested at his business, the Valero gas station and convenience store at 2995 Conner St. He faces four counts of dealing a synthetic cannabinoid (spice), five counts of possession of a synthetic cannabinoid and one count of maintaining a common nuisance, all Class D felonies.

Officers from Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, Noblesville Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Excise Police were involved in the arrest. The investigation will likely lead to further arrests, police said.

Singh was being held in Hamilton County Jail.

Anyone wishing to report any type of illegal drug activity for Boone or Hamilton counties should contact the Drug Task Force Drug Hotline at (317) 571-2545. Callers may remain anonymous.