(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man is in custody on allegations of selling heroin.  Thomas Anderson, 47, is being held in the La Porte County Jail on $50,000 bond until at least his initial appearance Friday in La Porte Circuit Court.  Anderson is charged with Level 2 felony dealing in a narcotic drug, which could bring him anywhere from a 10 to 30 year sentence.

Police report Anderson was arrested on Tuesday at his home, 912 Ridge Street, following a several month investigation.  Police said the investigation was triggered by tips and complaints from the community about his drug dealing activities in the city.

The La Porte County Drug Task along with the La Porte Police Department's Emergency Response Team were among those involved in his apprehension.