Robert Hendricks Sentenced to 47 Years

July 14, 2025

On July 9, 2025, Judge Andrew Hopper sentenced Robert Hendricks to forty seven (47) years, with 40 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and 7 years on probation.


Earlier on June 6, 2025, on the eve of trial, Hendricks pleaded guilty to three counts of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, a Level 2 felony; four counts of Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 2 felony; Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, a Level 5 felony; Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 5 felony; Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 3 felony; and Money Laundering, a Level 6 felony. Hendricks was also found to be an Habitual Offender.


From October 2023 through April 1, 2024, the Narcotics Unit at Anderson Police Department investigated Robert Hendricks’ drug dealing operation in Anderson. Under the leadership of Sergeant Keith Gaskill, and because of the Unit’s tireless efforts and constant vigilance, detectives Lance Blossom, Tyler McKeon, Chris Frazier, LeeAnn Dwiggins, and Sierra Cunningham, were able to identify and arrest other customers and associates of Hendricks.


In partnership with the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office and the Indiana State Police, the Narcotics Unit sought and was granted a lawful wiretap order to monitor Hendricks’ communications. Officers conducted multiple controlled purchases and monitored the communications of Hendricks, ultimately dismantling his distribution efforts and ending his ability to profit at the expense of the citizens of Madison County. The Narcotics Unit seized approximately 280 grams of fentanyl/ suspected fentanyl and approximately 105 grams of cocaine that they were able to attribute to Hendricks, either through direct purchases from him or from seizures from his customers during the wiretap.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Miller.


Madison County Prosecutor's Office News

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.

James Phillips Convicted of Attempted Murder, Prisoner Possessing Deadly Weapon, and Habitual Offender

December 7, 2025
On December 4, 2025, following a two-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 4 jury found James E. Phillips (47, currently housed at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility) guilty of Count 1: Attempted Murder, a Level 1 Felony, Count 2, Prisoner Possessing Deadly Weapon, a Level 4 Felony, and Count 4: the Habitual Offender Enhancement. These charges stemmed from an October 6, 2023 incident at Pendleton Correctional Facility when Phillips, an inmate, attached Corrections Officer Jacobi Jessie with a knife. Judge David Happe set sentencing on January 9, 2026, at 9:00 am where Phillips faces a sentence of 28-60 years. At trial, the State was represented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Kylie Yapp. The case was investigated by Detective Anthony Klettheimer of the Indiana State Police. 

Scott Eacret, Jr., Convicted of 7 Counts Including Child Molest

October 30, 2025
On October 30, 2025, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Scott Eacret, Jr. (34 of Orestes) guilty as charged of seven counts: Count I, Child Solicitation, a Level 5 felony; Count II, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count III, Intimidation, a Level 6 felony; Count IV, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count V, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count VI, Intimidation, a Level 6 felony; and Count VII, Possession of Child Pornography, a Level 5 felony. Judge Angela Warner Sims set sentencing on November 24, 2025, at 8:30am where Eacret faces a sentence of 20-103 years. At trial, the State was represented by Deputy Prosecutors Dan Kopp and Kylie Yapp. The case was investigated by Brian Holtzleiter of the Alexandria Police Department.

Courtney Radford Sentenced to 77.5 Years for 2023 Murder

October 22, 2025
On October 22, 2025, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Courtney Radford (25 of Indianapolis) to a total of 77.5 years for the 2023 murder of Jared Wininger. Radford was convicted after a four-day jury trial of Murder, a felony; Felony Murder, a felony; Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 2 felony; Burglary, a Level 1 felony; Resisting Law Enforcement, a Level 6 felony; and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony. Radford was sentenced to the maximum sentence for Murder, 65 years, which merged with the remaining counts for the purposes of sentencing, and 2.5 years for Resisting Law Enforcement, enhanced by an additional 10 years for the Felony Firearm Enhancement for a total, aggregate sentence of 77.5 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Steve Hunt. The case was investigated by Detective Scott Bertram and Officer Jerry Branson of the Pendleton Police Department.

Courtney Radford Convicted of Murder

September 26, 2025
On September 25, 2025, following a four-day jury trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 6 jury found Courtney Radford (25 of Indianapolis) guilty of the 2023 murder of Jared Wininger as well as Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 2 felony; Burglary, a Level 1 felony; Resisting Law Enforcement, a Level 6 felony; and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony. Following the jury's verdict, Radford pleaded guilty to the Felony Firearm Enhancement. Judge Mark Dudley set Radford's sentencing for October 17, 2025, where he faces a sentence of 50-115 years. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Steve Hunt. The case was investigated by Detective Scott Bertram of the Pendleton Police Department.
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