MCPO Recognized During Indiana's State of the Judiciary

January 15, 2026

During her State of the Judiciary address on January 14, 2026, to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly, Chief Justice Loretta Rush of the Indiana Supreme Court recognized Prosecutor Rodney Cummings, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Hanna, and Investigator Mitch Carroll for the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office’s work on an Educational Neglect Initiative and the real progress it’s making for kids and schools across Madison County.


Educational neglect isn’t just a school issue. When students miss too much class, it quickly becomes a public safety issue putting kids at greater risk of falling behind, becoming involved in the criminal justice system, and losing opportunities that can change the trajectory of their lives.


Our goal has never been punishment. It’s about support and accountability. It’s about identifying chronic absences early, partnering with schools and community resources, working with families to remove barriers, and only filing criminal charges when necessary to make sure every child gets the education they deserve.


We’re grateful to Chief Justice Rush for recognizing this work on a statewide stage and we’re especially grateful to our deputy prosecutors, investigators, teachers, councilors, school administrators, and service providers who are doing the hard work of reducing truancy each and every day.


Chief Justice Rush offered the following remarks:



"Our journey continues to Madison County where Prosecutor Rodney Cummings, just last year, handled 2,000 felonies, 4,000 misdemeanors, 5,000 traffic citations, 500 juvenile delinquency petitions, and hundreds of other cases. He’s proud of his reputation as being tough on crime. So with so much going on, why would he dedicate limited resources to preventing truancy?


Because he knows kids who don’t graduate high school are eight times more likely to get locked up as adults. Often 80% of incarcerated adults are high school dropouts. And each dropout costs taxpayers an estimated $300,000 over a lifetime in lost taxes, incarceration, and services.


Prosecutor Cummings, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Hanna, and Investigator Mitch Carroll are leading a remarkable absenteeism program. It connects families with counseling, mental health support, and intervention planning.


As a child from a challenging background, including time in foster care and having attended 27 schools, Prosecutor Cummings knows firsthand that education opens doors. His program ensures that children have a chance to learn, grow, and succeed.


Having spent many years on the juvenile bench in Tippecanoe County, I also believe combating truancy is critical. Guess why my truancy court started at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings? To get families out of court and back to work and school. It works. And in Madison County, their program is resulting in more kids in the classroom. Thank you, Prosecutor Cummings."


You can watch the full State of the Judiciary here: https://youtu.be/TaFvMRE0qRQ?si=TIJMZN8n38Ah5Aq6


Madison County Prosecutor's Office News

Claud Greenlee Convicted of Possession of Child Pornography

October 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court 3 jury found Claud Greenlee, II (59 of Anderson) guilty of three counts of Possession of Child Pornography, two counts as Level 5 felonies, and one count as a Level 6 felony. Following the jury's verdict, Judge Andrew Hopper remanded Greenlee into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and set sentencing for November 18, 2026, at 8:30 am, where he faces a maximum sentence under Indiana law of 8.5 years. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Det. Tyler Mitchell of the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Rejon Smith Convicted of Murder and Criminal Organization Enhancement

October 6, 2026
Following a six-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court II jury found Rejon Smith (18 of Centralia, Illinois) guilty of the following offenses related to the February 2, 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain outside of Sonny Ray's in Anderson: Count I: Murder, a Felony; Count II: Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony; Count III: Conspiracy to Commit Murder, a Level 2 felony; Count IV: Dangerous Possession of a Firearm, a Class A misdemeanor; and Count V: Criminal Organization Activity. Following the jury's verdict in the initial phase of the trial, additional evidence was presented, and the jury also found Smith guilty of the Criminal Organization Enhancement. Judge David Happe set Smith's sentencing for November 10, 2026 at 8:30 am where he faces a maximum possible sentence of 176 years. 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. So far, Smith is the 5th of 9 charged defendants for two separate, but related, murders:  Charged with the death of Jullian Craig: Donavan Harris (sentenced to 60 years) Charged with the death of Dayla Swain: Completed: Rashawn Darrius Samuels (sentenced to 125 years) Jo'Majze Dayshon Larry (sentenced to 100 years) Kyree M. Craver (sentenced to 90 years) Rejon Smith (sentencing scheduled for 11/10/26) Remaining: Javeayon Markeese Johnson (jury trial scheduled 1/11/27) Javeaian Michael Johnson (jury trial scheduled 1/11/27) Ja'Brawll Thomas (jury trial scheduled 11/13/26) Geno Gykarius Moffett (remains wanted on warrant)

Matthew Deprez Sentenced to 20 Years for Level 4 Child Molesting Convictions

September 18, 2026
On Friday, September 18, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Matthew Deprez (41 of Elwood) to an aggregate sentence of twenty (20) years with seventeen (17) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and three (3) years suspended to Reporting Probation. The Court also ordered Deprez to register as a sex offender for life and found Deprez to be a sexually violent predator. On August 21, 2026, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Deprez guilty of two counts of Child Molest as Level 4 felonies. 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 Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Det. Caitlin Morency of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

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.
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