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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Daniel Manning Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Molesting

September 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 sex offender for life and found Manning to be a sexually violent predator. On August 14, 2026, Manning pleaded guilty as charged pursuant to a plea agreement to two counts of Child Molesting, Level 1 felonies, two counts of Child Molesting, 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.

Demarcus Henning Convicted of Possession of Methamphetamine and Habitual Offender Enhancement

September 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.

Nathaniel Lange Convicted of Child Molesting

August 28, 2026
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.

Matthew Deprez Convicted of Child Molesting

August 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 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.

Sean Wheatley Sentenced to 16 Years for Level 4 Child Molesting Convictions

August 10, 2026
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.
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