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

John Rady Convicted of Child Molesting

January 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit IV jury found John Rady (63 of Elwood) 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 David Happe ordered Rady to be remanded into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and set his sentencing for February 24, 2026, where he faces a sentence of 20-54.5 years. 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.

Mario Campos-Ordonez Convicted of Child Molesting and Other Offenses

January 15, 2026
Following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit IV jury found Mario 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. Judge David Happe ordered Campos-Ordonez to be remanded into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and set his sentencing for February 24, 2026, at 1:30 pm where he faces a sentence of 20-136 years. 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.

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.

Shelby Langford and Nicolas Arnett Sentenced to a Combined 78 Years for Death of 17-Month-Old Child

January 12, 2026
On January 12, 2026, Judge Angela Warner Sims sentenced Shelby Langford (24 of Anderson) and Nicolas Arnett (29 of Anderson) to a combined 78 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction for the September 2024 death of their seventeen-month-old child, Kamryn Arnett. A Madison County Circuit 1 jury found Shelby Langford and Nicolas Arnett guilty of Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Catastrophic Injury and/or Death, as Level 1 felonies, following joint trial which concluded on December 5, 2025. Langford received a 38-year sentence and Arnett received a 40-year sentence, the maximum sentence allowable by law. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Samantha Green. The case was investigated by Detective Matt Kopp of the Anderson Police Department.

Shelby Langford and Nicolas Arnett Convicted of Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Catastrophic Injury and/or Death

December 7, 2025
On December 5, 2025, following a four-day trial, a Madison County Circuit 1 jury found Shelby Langford (24 of Anderson) and Nicolas Arnett (29 of Anderson) both guilty of a Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Catastrophic Injury and/or Death, as Level 1 felonies. The charges stem from the September 2024 death of their seventeen-month-old child, Kamryn Arnett. Judge Angela Warners Sims set Langford's and Arnett's sentencing for January 12, 2026, where they each face a maximum sentence of 40 years. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Samantha Green. The case was investigated by Detective Matt Kopp of the Anderson Police Department.
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