Thomas Dunigan Found Guilty of Arson

November 15, 2023

After three hours of deliberation, a Madison Circuit Court 6 jury found Thomas Dunigan guilty of Arson Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 3 felony, and Domestic Battery, a Level 6 felony.  Judge Mark Dudley set Dunigan's sentencing for December 8, 2023, where he faces a maximum sentence of 18.5 years.


On January 6, 2022, the Anderson Fire Department responded to H & K Motel located at 583 Broadway St., in Anderson for a reported structure fire.  Due to reports that people may be inside the room where the fire was located, the first firefighter on scene entered the room and sustained smoke inhalation.  The firefighter was treated on scene and transported to the hospital.  A subsequent investigation determined that Dunigan had engaged in a verbal argument with his then girlfriend which turned physical and Dunigan had thrown her to the ground and kicked her in the face.  After his girlfriend had escaped from the motel room, Dunigan lit the room on fire and left on his bicycle.


The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Alex Echeverria.  The case was investigated by Fire Investigator Anthony Malon of the Anderson Fire Department and Officer Zachary Taylor of the Anderson Police Department. 

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Jeremy Hinson Convicted of Murder and Felony Firearm Enhancement

August 21, 2025
On August 21, 2025, a Madison County Circuit Court 4 jury found Jeremy Hinson (49 of Anderson) guilty of the 2024 murder of his wife, Michela Hinson. The jury also found Hinson guilty of the Felony Firearm Enhancement. Judge David Happe set Hinson's sentencing for September 28, 2025, where he faces a sentence of 50-65 years. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Detective Jim Sundheimer of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

Wade Turner Jackson, Jr. Sentenced to 30 Years Following Convictions on 11 Counts

August 18, 2025
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Judge Angela Warners Sims sentenced Wade Turner Jackson, Jr., (36 of Anderson) to thirty (30) years with twenty-five (25) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and five (5) years suspended to formal probation. Jackson, Jr. was convicted following a three-day jury trial last month of eleven (11) counts: Count I: Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony; Count II: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count III: Invasion of Privacy, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IV: Criminal Mischief, a Class B misdemeanor; Count V: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count VI: Criminal Recklessness, a Level 6 felony; Count VII: Intimidation, a Level 5 felony; Count VIII: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IX: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count X: Possession of Cocaine, a Level 6 felony; Count XI: Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Level 2 felony. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Jennifer Haley and Grainne Kao. The case was investigated by Det. Brett Webb of the Anderson Police Department.

Norman Anderson Sentenced to 45 Years DOC

July 18, 2025
On July 18, 2025, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Norman Anderson (64 of Anderson) to forty-five (45) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Anderson was convicted last month following a jury trial for Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 2 felony, and the Habitual Offender Enhancement. Anderson received a sentence of twenty-seven (27) years for Dealing in Cocaine enhanced by an additional eighteen (18) years due to his habitual criminal history. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Matt Savage and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Officer Nathan Smith of the Anderson Police Department.

Wade Turner Jackson, Jr. Convicted of 11 Counts Following Jury Trial

July 18, 2025
On July 17, 2025, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Wade Turner Jackson, Jr., (36 of Anderson) guilty of eleven (11) counts following a three-day jury trial. Jackson was found guilty of the following offenses: Count I: Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony; Count II: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count III: Invasion of Privacy, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IV: Criminal Mischief, a Class B misdemeanor; Count V: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count VI: Criminal Recklessness, a Level 6 felony; Count VII: Intimidation, a Level 5 felony; Count VIII: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IX: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count X: Possession of Cocaine, a Level 6 felony; Count XI: Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Level 2 felony. Judge Angela Warner Sims set Jackson’s sentencing for August 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, where he faces a possible sentence of twelve (12) to forty-two (42) years. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Jennifer Haley and Grainne Kao. The case was investigated by Det. Brett Webb of the Anderson Police Department.

Joseph Jones Convicted of Dealing in Methamphetamine and Other Offenses

July 17, 2025
On July 17, 2025, a Madison County Circuit Court 3 jury found Joseph Martin Jones (59 of Anderson) guilty of Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony, Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, a Level 2 felony, and Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony, following a two-day jury trial. Judge Andrew Hopper set sentencing for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 8:30 am, where Jones faces a possible sentence of ten (10) to thirty (30) years. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Gina Koorsen and Jack Slay. The case was investigated by Deputy LeeAnn Dwiggins of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and other members of the Madison County Drug Task Force. The jury deliberated for 44 minutes.
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