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Santa Cops Toy Drive 2026! 🎁The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office is excited to partner with our local law enforcemen...
10/19/2026

Santa Cops Toy Drive 2026! 🎁

The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office is excited to partner with our local law enforcement agencies for the 2026 Santa Cops Toy Drive!

Starting today through December 18th, you can help bring smiles to children throughout Hendricks County by donating new, unwrapped toys! Every donation helps make the holiday season a little brighter for local families.

Where to Donate:
Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office Lobby

️ When: Monday–Friday
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Let’s come together as a community to spread holiday cheer and make the season brighter for children in Hendricks County! ️ 🎄🎁

🇺🇸 OFFICE CLOSUREOur office will be closed Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day.We will return to normal ...
10/12/2026

🇺🇸 OFFICE CLOSURE

Our office will be closed Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day.

We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:00 a.m.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday!

What a great National Night Out!This year’s NNO was a huge success, and we want to send a BIG thank-you to everyone who ...
10/08/2026

What a great National Night Out!

This year’s NNO was a huge success, and we want to send a BIG thank-you to everyone who stopped by to visit with us! 💙

We had such a great time connecting with our community, meeting new faces, and enjoying the evening together. Events like National Night Out are a wonderful reminder of the importance of building strong relationships between our community and those who serve it.

Thank you for coming out, saying hello, and making this year’s NNO so special. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Thank you, Hendricks County! ❤️

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS HERE!!!We’re excited to join our community partners for National Night Out! National Night Out is ...
10/06/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS HERE!!!

We’re excited to join our community partners for National Night Out! National Night Out is a great opportunity for neighbors, families, and local public safety agencies to come together, build relationships, and strengthen our communities. 💙

📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

📍 Plainfield
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Charleston Pavilion, Hummel Park

📍 Brownsburg
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
Lucas Oil Raceway Park

📍 Pittsboro
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
Scamahorn Park

📍 Avon
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
Blue Heron Park

🎉 Come out, meet your local public safety professionals, enjoy family-friendly activities, and celebrate the communities we’re proud to serve!

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸💙

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜Domestic violence affects individuals and families in every community. I...
10/01/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Domestic violence affects individuals and families in every community. It can take many forms—including physical, emotional, s*xual abuse—and no one deserves to live in fear.

This month, we stand with survivors and their families, honor those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence, and work to raise awareness about the resources and support available to those who need help.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. Help is available.

If you or someone you know is in danger, call 911 or reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

National Day of Remembrance for Homicide VictimsToday, we remember the lives taken by homicide and the families, friends...
09/25/2026

National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims

Today, we remember the lives taken by homicide and the families, friends, and communities left to carry the weight of an unimaginable loss.

Behind every name is a loved one. Behind every case is a story. And behind every loss is a family whose lives were changed forever.

We stand behind the families who continue to grieve not only today, but everyday, and reaffirm our commitment to seeking justice, supporting victims, and standing with those left behind.

Their lives mattered. Their stories matter. They will not be forgotten.

National Opioid Awareness Day 💜Today, we pause to raise awareness about the impact of opioid misuse and addiction on ind...
09/21/2026

National Opioid Awareness Day 💜

Today, we pause to raise awareness about the impact of opioid misuse and addiction on individuals, families, and communities across our country.

The opioid crisis has touched far too many lives, but awareness, education, prevention, and access to support can make a difference.

💜 Know the signs of opioid misuse.
💜 Talk openly with your loved ones.
💜 Safely store and dispose of medications.
💜 Never take medication that was not prescribed to you.
💜 Know that help is available.

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. Together, we can work toward a safer, healthier community and help prevent the loss of more lives.

Today and every day, let’s choose awareness. Let’s choose prevention. Let’s choose hope. 💜

Today, we celebrate Constitution Day—the anniversary of the signing of the greatest governing document ever written.Our ...
09/17/2026

Today, we celebrate Constitution Day—the anniversary of the signing of the greatest governing document ever written.

Our Constitution was built on a timeless truth: our rights come from God, not government. Government exists to protect those rights—not redefine them, ration them, or take them away.

As prosecutor, I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution. That means enforcing the law, protecting the innocent, respecting due process, and recognizing that no official is above the law.

The Constitution is not a collection of suggestions to be discarded when inconvenient. It is the foundation of our freedom, the safeguard against government overreach, and the inheritance we are duty-bound to preserve for the next generation.

May God bless America—and may we remain faithful to the Constitution that has kept her free. 🇺🇸

-DEFENDANT RECEIVES 2ND MAX SENTENCE IN 8 DAYS-Kyle Braun was sentenced today for his last pending case in Hendricks Cou...
09/15/2026

-DEFENDANT RECEIVES 2ND MAX SENTENCE IN 8 DAYS-

Kyle Braun was sentenced today for his last pending case in Hendricks County. While awaiting trial for the attempted murder if his mother the defendant without warning attacked his public defender. He was sentenced for Battery as a Level 6 felony. And again, Mr. Braun received the maximum sentence allowed by law, 2½ years in the IDOC.

This case was much more important than the level of the offense might indicate. As prosecutors, we have a duty to safeguard the integrity of our criminal justice system. Prosecutors and defense attorneys may stand on opposite sides of a case, but we are not enemies. An attack on a defense attorney is not merely an attack on one person, it is an attack on the whole system. And prosecutors are entrusted to protect it.

“An attack on your lawyer is an attack on the justice system itself. If attorneys can’t do their jobs without being attacked our system will not work as it should. Prosecutors have a unique and vital role in protecting the integrity of our court system. While the charge may have been less significant than his other case, Mr. Braun’s attack demanded accountability, and today’s maximum sentence sends the right message.” -Loren Delp Hendricks County Prosecutor

On September 8, 2026 Braun was sentenced for the brutal attack on his mother and battering an EMS worker. In that case Braun was sentenced to 42½ years at the Indiana Department of Correction, the maximum sentenced under law. The additional sentence he received today, by law, must be served consecutively for a total of 45 years on the two cases.

~REPEAT SEXUAL OFFENDER SENTENCED~Ryan McLaughlin was sentenced to 184½ years in the Indiana Department of Correction fo...
09/14/2026

~REPEAT SEXUAL OFFENDER SENTENCED~

Ryan McLaughlin was sentenced to 184½ years in the Indiana Department of Correction for repeatedly molesting a five-year-old child.

Following a jury trial, McLaughlin was found guilty on all counts, including:

• Three counts of Level 1 felony Child Molesting
• Level 4 felony Child Molesting
• Level 6 felony Providing Obscene Matter to a Minor
• Level 6 felony S*x Offender Registry Violation

The evidence established that McLaughlin repeatedly s*xually abused the child over several months, including multiple types of pe*******on. He showed the child po*******hy, instructed her to imitate what she saw, and warned her not to tell anyone. To ensure her silence, McLaughlin threatened that he would kill her mother if she disclosed the abuse.

McLaughlin was already a convicted s*x offender. Nevertheless, he moved into a home with children and falsely reported to authorities that no minors lived there.

The jury found McLaughlin to be a Repeat S*xual Offender, and the Court found him to be a Habitual Offender, resulting in enhanced penalties.

At sentencing, the Court found numerous aggravating circumstances, including:

• McLaughlin’s criminal history
• His position of care and trust over the victim
• The severe emotional harm inflicted upon the victim
• His threat to kill the victim’s mother if she told anyone about the abuse

“Repeat s*xual offenders who prey upon children are among the most dangerous criminals in our society. McLaughlin had already been convicted of a s*x offense, yet he found another vulnerable child and repeatedly victimized her. While it is too late for this case, I would welcome the reintroduction and passage of Rep. Andrew Ireland’s House Bill 1312 next session. Making the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole available for aggravated child molesting would be a significant advancement toward justice and challenging the U.S. Supreme Court precedent in Kennedy v. Louisiana. Those who commit the most horrific s*xual crimes against children should face the most serious punishment the law allows.”

— Loren Delp Hendricks County Prosecutor

We are deeply grateful for the courage of the victim. She and her family were simply amazing throughout this process. Their strength made this conviction possible. A special thank you Sr. DPA Christine Archer who did an outstanding job prosecuting the case, for the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office THE Detective Samuel Chandler for his passion and dedication to this case and all his cases and to the outstanding advocates who assisted the victim throughout this case. (AND OF COURSE Susie's Place Child Advocacy Centers!!! Sorry about the oversight in our first version)

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