Madison County Prosecutor's Office

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

Our community continues to share resources and respond in incredible ways. As information continues to come from local organizations, agencies and community partners, we are working to gather and organize verified flood relief and recovery resources in one place.

The Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page includes current information on food, clothing and supplies, housing, cleanup assistance, financial support, volunteer opportunities, donations and more.

We will continue updating the page as resources and recovery needs change.

Please bookmark and share:
https://buff.ly/UL4nsyd

If your organization has updated information or a resource we should include, please let us know.

08/17/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️
Fraudulent Calls Regarding Jail Bonds

We have received several reports of a recent scam in which individuals are calling members of the public, falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement officers, and claiming that money must be sent to post bond for a friend or family member who is incarcerated at the Madison County Jail.

These scams can be especially convincing because the caller mentions the name of someone who is actually incarcerated.

While we are actively investigating these reports of fraud, we post to clarify that in Madison County, a bond can ONLY be posted through the Madison County Clerk’s Office or the Madison County Jail.

Law enforcement will never call you and instruct you to send bond money through Cash App, Venmo, or another payment app, and you will never be asked to wire money to post a bond.

If you receive a suspicious call, do not send money or provide financial information. Instead, independently contact the Madison County Jail or the Madison County Clerk’s Office to verify any information regarding an inmate or bond.

08/16/2026

Today, our friends and partners at Kids Talk Child Advocacy Center were finally able to get inside their building and see firsthand the devastating damage caused by flooding.

Sadly, their experience is not unique. Families and businesses throughout Madison County are dealing with significant damage and loss. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected during this incredibly difficult time, and we are grateful for the first responders, volunteers, and countless others who continue working to help our community recover.

Kids Talk is an indispensable partner to the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office and to law enforcement throughout our community. For hundreds of children every year, it provides a safe and welcoming place during the most difficult moments of their lives. Their work has been critical to protecting children, holding offenders accountable, and helping families begin the process of healing.

The damage is extensive, but Kids Talk is more than a building.

Even while facing this loss, their team will continue serving children and families from temporary locations provided by police departments across the county.

So many throughout Madison County are beginning the difficult work of rebuilding. Kids Talk will be doing the same, and we know our community will continue doing what it always does in difficult times, coming together and helping one another.

There is a tremendous amount of work ahead for our entire community. But children still need Kids Talk, and Kids Talk will still be there for them.

We are proud to stand with them, and with everyone across Madison County working to recover and rebuild.

08/14/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone across Madison County who have been affected by significant flooding over the past several days. Many of our neighbors are dealing with damage to their homes, businesses, and property.

We also want to express our sincere gratitude to the first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency management personnel, utility crews, wastewater treatment professionals, and countless others who have worked tirelessly throughout this flooding. They have spent long hours responding to emergencies, assisting residents, closing dangerous roadways, and helping keep our community safe.

In times like these, we are reminded that difficult moments always bring out the very best in our community. Madison County has never failed to show compassion, resilience, and a willingness to step up for one another when it matters most.

07/31/2026

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

07/31/2026

This summer, we were fortunate to have an outstanding group of Legal Interns serving in the Criminal Division Madison County Prosecutor’s Office.

From Left - Right: Megan Vorhis (Certified Legal Intern: 3L Charleston School of Law), Elijah Arthur (Undergraduate Intern: Junior at the University of Kentucky), and Aleyah McCorkle (Certified Legal Intern: 3L at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law).

Under the supervision of our deputy prosecutors, our Certified Legal Interns played a meaningful role in the pursuit of justice. They assisted with legal research, drafted motions and legal memoranda, reviewed evidence and discovery, prepared cases for court, observed hearings and jury trials, met with attorneys and investigators, and gained firsthand experience in the daily work of a prosecutor’s office. They also had the opportunity to appear in court on appropriate matters under Indiana’s Certified Legal Internship Rule, providing valuable advocacy while serving our community.

Our internship program is designed to give undergraduates exposure to the criminal justice system and law students practical courtroom experience while helping us better serve the citizens of Madison County.

Their hard work, professionalism, and enthusiasm made a real difference this summer, and we wish them the best of luck as they complete their education!

07/30/2026

On July 30, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Rashawn Samuels (19 of Anderson) to an aggregate sentence of 125 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction.

In June 2026, Samuels was found guilty following a joint trial with co-defendant Jo'Majze Larry of the following offenses related to the February 2, 2025, shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain outside Sonny Ray's in Anderson:

Count I: Aiding, Inducing, or Causing Murder, a felony;
Count II: Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony;
Count III: Conspiracy to Commit Murder, a Level 2 felony; and
Count IV: Criminal Organization Activity, a Level 5 felony.

Following the jury's verdict, Samuels admitted to the Criminal Organization Enhancement.

At sentencing, Judge Happe imposed a sentence of 62.5 years for Murder enhanced by an additional 62.5 years for the Criminal Organization Enhancement for an aggregate sentence of 125 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction.

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.

Madison County Indiana Prosecutor's Office, Rodney Cummings