Full Breakdown
FBI Captures Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Gregory Henderson Jr.
8/15/2026, 6:40:03 AM
Core Event: Capture of Gregory Henderson Jr.
Federal authorities announced that Gregory Henderson Jr., a 46-year-old alleged Indianapolis gang leader, was taken into custody earlier this week. The FBI’s Los Angeles office confirmed the arrest in Mississippi after Henderson had evaded law-enforcement for nearly three years. He remains in federal custody pending further proceedings.
Background & Context
In August 2023, a federal indictment named Henderson and 30 co-defendants on charges of drug trafficking, money-laundering, and animal-fighting conspiracies. The indictment alleged his gang distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other narcotics throughout Indianapolis and the Midwest, maintaining ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and the Chicago-based Gangster Disciples. A separate investigation linked Henderson to a dog-fighting enterprise.
Data & Statistics
- Arrests and indictments: 31 individuals were indicted; 18 were arrested on August 31, leaving Henderson and one other defendant at large.
- Seized assets: 61 firearms, quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, $98,000 in cash, and 166 fighting dogs.
- Reward: Up to $1 million was offered for information leading to Henderson’s arrest.
- Criminal history: Henderson previously pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense in 2019 and to a cocaine possession charge in a separate Marion County case.
Official Statements & Responses
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins praised the capture, stating the administration is committed to delivering justice for victims of violent crime. FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy O’Malley described Henderson as “armed and dangerous.” U.S. Attorney Tom Wheeler urged the public to provide any information, noting it is never too late to come forward. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted that the capture adds to a record number of Ten Most Wanted apprehensions during the current administration.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Nine Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is more than twice as many as captured under the entirety of the prior administration — and this FBI and our partners did it in 18 months under President Trump’s brilliant leadership,” — Kash Patel, FBI Director
- “Anyone with information should know that it is never too late to come forward,” — Tom Wheeler, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana
What’s Next
Henderson is expected to be transferred from Mississippi to Indiana to face prosecution in the Southern District of Indiana. Federal authorities continue to seek information related to his broader criminal network.
