Dashon Scott Found Guilty of Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury

October 9, 2024

Following a three-day jury trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 6 jury found Dashon Scott guilty of Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 3 felony, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, a Class B misdemeanor.  Judge Mark Dudley set sentencing for November 4, 2024, where Scott faces a maximum sentence of sixteen (16) years.  The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Steve Hunt.  The case was investigated by Ryan Prado of the Anderson Police Department.


On April 28, 2022, the Anderson Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 2900 block of South Scatterfield Road.  There, an adult male reported he had spent the evening at Hoosier Park Casino and had won $1,000.  He cashed out, returned to his vehicle, and was heading home on Scattefield when he stopped at a red light in front of Ford Auto World.  He reported a few seconds later a vehicle also traveling northbound on Scatterfield collided into his vehicle from the rear.  He advised that when he exited his vehicle to see if there was any damage, the driver of the other vehicle, a male later identified as Dashon Scott, exited his vehicle wearing a dark colored hoodie with firearm and yelled "give me the money!" and "I know you got money, give me all your money or I'm gonna shoot your ass."  As the Defendant tried to reach into his pockets, the man fell causing swelling and bruising to his wrists, elbows, and back.   The Defendant stole the man's wallet and drove south on Scatterfield Road.  Security footage from Hoosier Park Casino showed the Defendant following the man from the casino to the parking lot and north onto Charles St. toward Scatterfield.  The Defendant was later identified by his ID card used as he entered the casino.

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Mario Campos-Ordonez Sentenced to 90 Years for Child Molesting

February 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Mario Campos-Ordonez (34 of Anderson) to ninety (90) years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe also found that Campos-Ordonez is a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon so he will be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. On January 15, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Campos-Ordonez guilty of the following offenses: Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count III: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count IV: Child Molesting a Level 4 felony; Count V: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; and Count VI: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 5 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Dan Kopp and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Detective Courtney Ginder of the Anderson Police Department.

John Rady Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Molesting

February 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced John Rady (63 of Elwood) to 60 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe also found that Rady is a sexually violent predator and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. On January 23, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 4 jury found Rady guilty of Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony, and Count III: Intimidation, a Level 6 felony. Judge Happe sentenced Rady to serve 48 years on Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; 10 years on Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; and 2 years on Count III: Intimidation, a Level 6 felony, for an aggregate sentence of 60 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Matt Savage. The case was investigated by Detective Ben Gosnell of the Elwood Police Department.

Jeramie Murdock Convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon and Habitual Offender

February 12, 2026
On February 12, 2026, following a two-day trial, a Madison County Circuit I jury found Jeramie Murdock (53 of Anderson) guilty of the following: Count I: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony; Count II: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony; Count III: Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony; and Count IV: Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. Murdock admitted to being a Habitual Offender (a sentencing enhancement that adds an additional 6-20 years to any sentence). Murdock was remanded into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and Judge Angela Warner Sims set sentencing for March 23, 2026, at 8:30 am where Murdock faces a maximum sentence of 44 years. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jack Slay and Gina Koorsen. The case was investigated by Sgt. Gordon Corner of the Anderson Police Department. 

Anthony Hoffa Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Molesting

January 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Anthony Hoffa (40 of Lapel) to forty (40) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe found Hoffa to be a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon, so Hoffa will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. Judge Happe also ordered Hoffa to register as a sex offender for life. On December 16, 2025, Anthony Hoffa pleaded guilty as charged to four counts: Count I, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count III, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; and Count IV, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Chief Kelly Naselroad of the Lapel Police Department. 

Kevin Germain, Jr., Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Molesting

January 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Kevin Germain, Jr. (43 of Anderson) to fifty (50) years to be executed the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Dudley also found that Germain is a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon, so Germain will be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison, and he was ordered to register as a sex offender for life. On November 19, 2025, Germain pleaded guilty as charged to the following offenses: Count I, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II, Child Molesting a Level 1 felony; Count III, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count IV, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count V, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count VI, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count VII, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; Count VIII, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; and Count IX, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 5 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Det. Courtney Skinner of the Anderson Police Department.
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