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Anderson, IN— On October 8, 2026, officers with the Anderson Police Departmentresponded to a report of a burglary at a l...
10/19/2026

Anderson, IN— On October 8, 2026, officers with the Anderson Police Department
responded to a report of a burglary at a local business in the 2200 block of East 4th
Street.

The case was turned over to detectives with the Anderson Police Department Criminal
Investigations Division, who are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the
individual shown in the attached photos.

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information that could assist investigators is
asked to contact Detective Cora Garcia at 765-648-6729. Anonymous tips may also be
submitted to Crime Stoppers Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).

Posted at 5:03 PM on 10/18/26  Anderson fire department working on a commercial building fire at Broadway and School str...
10/18/2026

Posted at 5:03 PM on 10/18/26 Anderson fire department working on a commercial building fire at Broadway and School street

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Woman Accused of Attempting to Traffic Suspected Drugs Into Madison County JailANDERSON, Ind. — A Madison County woman i...
10/05/2026

Woman Accused of Attempting to Traffic Suspected Drugs Into Madison County Jail

ANDERSON, Ind. — A Madison County woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators allege she attempted to deliver suspected controlled substances to an inmate at the Madison County Jail on two separate occasions.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation began after jail officials became aware of suspected trafficking involving inmate Damarcus Wright and his girlfriend, Keegan Moneyhun.

Investigators allege that Moneyhun previously obtained a legal-looking document and delivered it to Wright following a court hearing. The document was suspected of containing a substance known by street names including “Spice” or “Katy.”

The affidavit states that jail investigators reviewed recorded telephone calls between Wright and Moneyhun. During one of the calls, Moneyhun allegedly became upset with Wright after believing he had used some of the substance himself rather than selling it.

The suspected letter was later seized from Wright’s cell and submitted for testing by the Indiana State Police laboratory.

Second alleged attempt at Madison County Courthouse

The investigation continued into October 2, when jail officials allegedly intercepted another conversation between Wright and Moneyhun in which the two discussed a plan to get another letter to Wright through another inmate.

According to the affidavit, investigators learned that an inmate named Stephen Morales was scheduled to appear in Circuit Court 6. Investigators went to the courthouse and monitored Morales' hearing, but no item was passed to him inside the courtroom.

Investigators later located Moneyhun on courthouse security cameras. The affidavit states she was seen on the fourth floor near the information booth, where she reportedly asked where Circuit Court 6 was and whether court had already started.

Investigators then observed Moneyhun sitting on a bench near the courtroom.

According to the affidavit, jail officials continued monitoring recorded jail calls and heard Moneyhun speaking with Wright. Investigators were allegedly told that Moneyhun had hidden an envelope behind a trash can in the courthouse basement.

At approximately the same time, courthouse surveillance video allegedly showed Moneyhun removing an envelope from underneath her pant leg.

Investigators went to the basement and reportedly located a white envelope partially hidden behind a trash can near an elevator.

As investigators were collecting the envelope, Moneyhun reportedly exited an elevator and was taken into custody.

Woman allegedly admits involvement

The affidavit states that Moneyhun was advised of her rights and agreed to speak with investigators.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun told investigators that Wright had arranged for someone known as “Nino” to deliver a bank paper to her residence the previous night. She allegedly placed the paper inside a blank envelope.

Moneyhun reportedly told investigators that Wright instructed her to take the envelope to the courthouse and hide it behind the basement trash can. She allegedly said she was then supposed to sit near Circuit Court 6 so the inmate who was supposed to retrieve the envelope would know where it had been hidden.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun said the inmate was supposed to take the item back to Wright and described the inmate as a Hispanic male.

Moneyhun allegedly told investigators she suspected the paper had been treated with a drug but said she was not completely certain. She reportedly identified “Spice” or “Katy” as substances she believed could be involved because of Wright's alleged history with the drug.

The affidavit also states that Moneyhun acknowledged she knew attempting to pass the item into the jail was illegal.

Alleged first incident

Investigators also allege that Moneyhun admitted involvement in an earlier attempt to get an item to Wright.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun said a woman had dropped off a blank envelope at her home before a previous court hearing. Moneyhun allegedly took the envelope to the courthouse and handed it to a white male inside the courtroom, who was then expected to deliver it to Wright.

Following her arrest, Moneyhun was transported to the Madison County Jail.

Charges requested

The affidavit requests that Moneyhun be charged with:

Two counts of Trafficking with an Inmate, Level 5 Felony

Two counts of Dealing in a Level I, II, or III Controlled Substance, Level 5 Felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor

The allegations contained in the affidavit represent the investigators' account of the events. Moneyhun is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. The final disposition of the case will be determined through the judicial process.

19-Year-Old Anderson Man Arrested in St. Louis in Connection With Homicide InvestigationANDERSON, Ind. — A 19-year-old A...
09/22/2026

19-Year-Old Anderson Man Arrested in St. Louis in Connection With Homicide Investigation

ANDERSON, Ind. — A 19-year-old Anderson man has been taken into custody in St. Louis, Missouri, in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation stemming from a fatal shooting earlier this month, according to the Anderson Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the 1600 block of Madison Avenue on September 6, 2026, after hearing multiple gunshots and receiving a report that a person had been shot.

When officers arrived, they located 31-year-old Tomerious Smoots of Anderson suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Smoots was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

As detectives continued investigating the homicide, members of the Anderson Police Department traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, where authorities identified and located an additional alleged suspect, described by police as a 19-year-old Anderson resident.

At approximately 8:23 a.m. on September 18, the FBI St. Louis Division and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department assisted Anderson investigators with executing an active arrest warrant at a St. Louis residence.

According to police, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect is being held at the St. Louis Justice Center while awaiting extradition to Indiana. Police said he faces criminal charges in Madison County related to the ongoing investigation. The department did not identify the 19-year-old in the press release or specify the charges he is expected to face.

Additional information regarding formal charges is expected to be available through the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office as the case proceeds.

The Anderson Police Department thanked the FBI St. Louis Division and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for their assistance in locating and apprehending the suspect.

The homicide investigation remains ongoing, and detectives continue to follow available leads. Authorities said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This article is based on a September 21, 2026, press release from the Anderson Police Department. References to the 19-year-old as a suspect or to alleged conduct reflect the police department’s account; criminal charges are allegations unless and until proven in court.

09/18/2026

On September 17, 2026, at approximately 9:54 p.m., officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to a serious crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of West 53rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers located the female motorcycle operator with severe injuries to her lower body and torso. Officers rendered aid, and she was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to an Indianapolis hospital, where she remains in critical but stable condition.

Preliminary information indicates that both vehicles were traveling on West 53rd Street when the passenger vehicle attempted to turn northbound onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and entered the path of the westbound motorcycle.

Due to the severity of the crash, members of the Anderson Police Department Crash Team responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The driver of the passenger vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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On September 9, 2026, officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a busine...
09/11/2026

On September 9, 2026, officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 2000 block of Mounds Road. During the incident, the store clerk was assaulted, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the register before the suspect fled the area.

As the investigation continued, detectives with the Anderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division identified the alleged suspect as Canasius Evans, 37, of Anderson.

On September 10, 2026, patrol units located Evans at a local hotel in the 500 block of Broadway Street, where he was taken into custody without incident.

The Anderson Police Department recognizes the diligent work of both the investigators and patrol units assigned to this case. Their efforts were instrumental in identifying and locating the alleged suspect and in advancing the investigation

All criminal charges and supporting investigative materials have been submitted to the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office for review and prosecution, and any further inquiries regarding this case should be directed there.

All criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law

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