Alec Hegge Sentenced to 91 Years for Child Molesting and Other Offenses
January 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, Alec Hagge (31 of Pendleton) pleaded guilty without the benefit of any plea agreement to the following offenses:
Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony;
Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony;
Count III: Child Exploitation, a Level 4 felony;
Count IV: Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 5 felony; and
Count V: Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 5 felony.
A sentencing hearing was conducted on the same date. Judge Andrew Hopper sentenced Hegge to an aggregate sentence of 91 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. The Court also found Hegge to be a Sexually Violent Predator and a Credit-Restricted Felon (meaning he'll be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence).
The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Detective Chris Borgmann of the Greenfield Police Department assigned to the Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force.
Madison County Prosecutor's Office News
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.
On August 28, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Nathaniel Lange guilty as charged of one count of Child Molesting, 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.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Matthew Deprez (41 of Elwood) guilty of two counts of Child Molest 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.
On August 10, 2026, Judge Angela Warner Sims sentenced Sean Wheatley (29 of Greenfield) to sixteen (16) years with eight (8) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction followed by eight (8) years of formal probation. In July, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Wheatley guilty of two counts of Child Molesting, as Level 4 felonies. Under Indiana law, a Level 4 felony carries a possible sentence of two (2) years to twelve (12) years. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp and Certified Legal Intern Aleyah McCorkle. The case was investigated by Lt. Sean Waterman of the Ingalls Police Department.
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.
