A 30-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly hosting an after-hours party at a vacant day care on Indianapolis’ northeast side.
Alonzo Smith of Indianapolis was charged with burglary, common nuisance, and conversion.
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According to IMPD, Nuisance Abatement Unit detectives got information about a party at a vacant day care in the 3900 block of North Keystone Avenue, near East 39th Street, scheduled for 3 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Police said officers spoke with the property owner, who stated that the day care was vacant and no one should be present.
IMPD said investigators and officers arrived at the party and discovered a huge crowd both inside and outside.
Detectives spoke with Smith, who claimed to be the event’s host and to have the day care’s key.
According to court documents, Smith allegedly told police that he obtained the keys from the day care owner’s goddaughter and that he held a party at the same location the previous weekend, which she was aware of.
Police claimed the property owner told police that Smith was never given a key and most likely obtained one through the garage door’s lockbox.
According to IMPD, the lockbox was found unlocked and without its key.
When officers entered the day care, they said they discovered wine that did not belong to the proprietor.
Court documents state that the day before the party, IMPD officers got a Facebook message on their undercover Facebook account from a “known party promoter” promoting Smith’s party at the day care.
According to documents, Smith is on federal probation for gun offenses. According to court documents, he began holding after-hours activities after being freed from federal custody.
According to court documents, Smith has hosted parties in the 2900 block of Waterfront West Drive Parkway, the 5200 block of East 38th Street, the 5200 block of East 25th Street, and the 3900 block of North Keystone Avenue.
Police said Smith’s previous gathering ended with gunfire.
According to court documents, the Indiana State Excise Police (ISEP) served a cease-and-desist order at the 7800 block of Michigan Road in connection with an event Smith was marketing.
According to court documents from November 2025, police spoke with Smith about the parties, the requisite permits, and the possibility of arrest if he continued to host them.
According to court documents, those who attended these parties posted recordings of themselves drinking and consuming marijuana.
When a detective informed Smith that providing a room for people to use marijuana is still unlawful, Smith allegedly said, “Everyone does it. “What should I do about it?”
According to court documents, the investigator informed Smith that his social media is public, and Smith responded that he had “nothing to hide.”
“This individual chose to continue in illegal activities,” IMPD Ofc. Tommy Thompson said. “If you’re going to promote activities that are illegal and have those illegally possessed firearms, those narcotics, we’re going to come after you.”
“We will not tolerate individuals who repeatedly promote illegal activity and put lives at risk,” IMPD Chief Tanya Terry said. “Our officers and detectives will continue to target those who threaten public safety, and this proactive arrest very likely prevented further harm. I am proud of this unit and the work they do.”
