Madison County Prosecutor's Office

10/16/2026

On October 16, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court 3 jury found Claud Greenlee, II (59 of Anderson) guilty of three counts of Possession of Child Po*******hy, two counts as Level 5 felonies, and one count as a Level 6 felony. Following the jury's verdict, Judge Andrew Hopper remanded Greenlee into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and set sentencing for November 18, 2026, at 8:30 am, where he faces a maximum sentence under Indiana law of 8.5 years.

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Det. Tyler Mitchell of the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

10/06/2026

Following a six-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Rejon Smith (18 of Centralia, Illinois) guilty of the following offenses related to the February 2, 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain outside of Sonny Ray's in Anderson:

Count I: Murder, a Felony;
Count II: Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony;
Count III: Conspiracy to Commit Murder, a Level 2 felony;
Count IV: Dangerous Possession of a Fi***rm, a Class A misdemeanor; and
Count V: Criminal Organization Activity.

Following the jury's verdict in the initial phase of the trial, additional evidence was presented, and the jury also found Smith guilty of the Criminal Organization Enhancement.

Judge David Happe set Smith's sentencing for November 10, 2026 at 8:30 am where he faces a maximum possible sentence of 176 years.

The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Jesse Miller. The case was investigated by Det. Brett Webb and Det. Cora Garcia of the Anderson Police Department.

So far, Smith is the 5th of 9 charged defendants for two separate, but related, murders:

Charged with the death of Jullian Craig:

Donavan Harris (sentenced to 60 years)

Charged with the death of Dayla Swain:

Completed:
Rashawn Darrius Samuels (sentenced to 125 years)
Jo'Majze Dayshon Larry (sentenced to 100 years)
Kyree M. Craver (sentenced to 90 years)
Rejon Smith (sentencing scheduled for 11/10/26)

Remaining:
Javeayon Markeese Johnson (jury trial scheduled 1/11/27)
Javeaian Michael Johnson (jury trial scheduled 1/11/27)
Ja'Brawll Thomas (jury trial scheduled 11/13/26)
Geno Gykarius Moffett (remains wanted on warrant)

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

10/01/2026

The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office welcomes Taylor Poulos as a Deputy Prosecutor. Born and raised in Lapel, Taylor is a graduate of Purdue University and Valparaiso School of Law.

Prior to joining our office, Taylor served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Porter and Lake Counties. Taylor will be assigned major felony cases in Madison County Circuit Court 4.

09/18/2026

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Matthew Deprez (41 of Elwood) to an aggregate sentence of twenty (20) years with seventeen (17) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and three (3) years suspended to Reporting Probation. The Court also ordered Deprez to register as a s*x offender for life and found Deprez to be a s*xually violent predator.

On August 21, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Deprez guilty of two counts of Child Mo**st as Level 4 felonies. Under Indiana law, a Level 4 felony carries a possible sentence of 2-12 years.

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Det. Caitlin Morency of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

09/11/2026

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Daniel Manning (39 of Anderson) to a total sentence of fifty (50) years with forty (40) years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and ten (10) years suspended to probation. The Court also ordered Manning to register as a s*x offender for life and found Manning to be a s*xually violent predator.

On August 14, 2026, Manning pleaded guilty as charged pursuant to a plea agreement to two counts of Child Mo**sting, Level 1 felonies, two counts of Child Mo**sting, Level 4 felonies, two counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Level 4 felonies, and two counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, level 5 felonies.

The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Det. Matt Kopp of the Anderson Police Department.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

09/10/2026

On September 9, 2026, following a two-day trial, a Madison County Circuit 4 jury found Demarcus Henning (48 of Indianapolis) guilty of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. Following the jury's verdict, Henning admitted to being a Habitual Offender.

Judge Happe set Henning's sentencing for October 13, 2026, where he faces a sentence of 1-6 years on the underlying conviction of Possession of a Methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony, which can be enhanced by a period of 2-6 years due to Henning's criminal history for a maximum possible sentence of 12 years.

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Jacob Bradshaw. The case was investigated by Deputy Blake Callahan of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

08/28/2026

On August 28, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Nathaniel Lange (40 of Anderson) guilty of one count of Child Mo**sting, a Level 4 felony. Following the jury's verdict, Judge Angela Warner Sims remanded Lange to the Madison County Jail and set sentencing for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 am. Under Indiana law, a Level 4 felony carries a possible sentence of 2-12 years.

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Dan Kopp and Jon Jones. The case was investigated by Officer Jason Girt of the Edgewood Police Department.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

08/21/2026

On Friday, August 21, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Matthew Deprez (41 of Elwood) guilty of two counts of Child Mo**st as Level 4 felonies. Following the jury's verdict, Judge David Happe remanded Deprez into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and scheduled his sentencing for September 22, 2026, where he faces a possible sentence of 2-24 years.

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Det. Caitlin Morency of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings

08/20/2026

A well deserved honor. Congratulations, Detective Garcia!

Please join us in congratulating Det. Cora Garcia, who was recently presented with a Distinguished Service Award by Assistant Chief Konkle.

Det. Garcia was recognized for her exceptional investigative work and exemplary court testimony in the homicide investigation of Dayla Swain. Her proactive approach, thorough preparation, and professionalism were instrumental in the arrest and successful prosecution of the case.

08/18/2026

MONDAY FLOOD RELIEF & RECOVERY UPDATE

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