Two Paris Businessesmen Indicted On Drug, Firearms Charges

PARIS (July 7) — A Henry County Grand Jury has indicted two local businessmen on drug and firearms charges.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and 24th Judicial Drug Task Force arrested Jay Sukhadia and Dharmendra Sukhadia Tuesday on Grand Jury indictments that were returned on Monday, July 6.

Jay Sukhadia, 29, was charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver.

Dharmendra Sukhadia, 60, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and prohibited purchase of tobacco products.

Both were booked in the Henry County Jail and have bonds of $100,000 each.

Sheriff Josh Frey said the arrests are related to search warrants executed at Patriot Mart and Fuel Pro last November. Search warrants were executed at both businesses and items were seized from the properties.

Frey said in a press release at the time, “On November 6, 2025, the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the 24th Judicial District Attorney Office executed search warrants at two Paris businesses. These search warrants were executed after numerous complaints and a lengthy investigation into the sale of illegal drugs. This is still an ongoing investigation and testing is being conducted on all substances believed to be illegal. Once testing is completed prosecution will be determined.”