The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Sweeney L. Woodson, a 26-year-old Black male, through a recent post on its official social media channels. Woodson is 6 feet tall, weighs 208 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was convicted of rape on May 28, 2019, and is classified as an Offender Against Children. He is currently wanted for failing to register as a Sex or Violent Offender, resulting in a new warrant under Cause 49D18-2410-F6-031347, according to the Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
The Sheriff's Office has relayed that anyone with valuable information regarding Woodson's whereabouts should promptly contact Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS. Additionally, Mr. Woodson himself has the avenue of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Safe Surrender line at 317-327-SAFE (7233) if he opts to make contact. As noted by the office, though offenders like Woodson were once registered, the individuals featured in the "Monday Morning Roundup" have since breached their registration requirements set forth by state law, which includes updates on personal details such as new addresses, jobs, or vehicles. In such cases where these criteria are not met, corresponding warrants are issued.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office takes a firm stance on the matter, adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards sex offenders who do not comply with their registration obligations. They emphasize that upholding these statutes is critical to ensuring community safety and the prevention of further offenses. As part of their ongoing efforts to enforce these laws, the Sheriff's Office frequently features non-compliant sex offenders in an attempt to solicit public involvement and aid in tracking down the individuals in question.
