The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office turned its regular “Warrant Wednesday” spotlight back on Facebook this week, posting photos and descriptions of four people with outstanding warrants and asking locals to help spread the word. The bulletin names 33-year-old Randall Allen, 40-year-old Shane Alloway, 47-year-old Beth Ann Sickler and 35-year-old Chad Humphrey, listing alleged offenses that include domestic battery, strangulation, marijuana cultivation and criminal conversion. The sheriff’s office urged residents to share the post and message tips, and noted that Alloway is currently in custody.
Who's named and the alleged charges
The bulletin lists Randall Allen, 33, described as 5'10" and about 205 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, as wanted on accusations that include domestic battery, strangulation and failure to appear. It identifies Shane Alloway, 40, about 5'8", as wanted in connection with an alleged domestic battery involving a child under 14, while also noting that he is in custody.
According to the post, 47-year-old Beth Ann Sickler, described as 5'2" and 120 pounds, is wanted on three counts of criminal conversion. Chad Humphrey, 35, listed at 5'11" and roughly 220 pounds, is wanted for possession of paraphernalia, marijuana cultivation and failure to appear, according to the Wayne County Indiana Sheriff's Office. The post adds the standard reminder that “all charges are merely accusations; a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
How to report tips
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to share the Facebook bulletin, send the department a direct message with any leads, or call the tipline at 765-973-9355. For official contacts and records requests, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office lists its main office at 200 East Main Street in Richmond, along with public phone numbers on its website, which also spells out how to reach the warrants division and where to direct non-emergency questions.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, residents should not approach anyone they believe is wanted and should call 911 if they think a suspect is nearby. The idea is to crowdsource information, not to turn neighbors into bounty hunters.
What the charges could mean
Under Indiana law, domestic battery can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on factors such as whether strangulation is involved or the victim’s age. Strangulation is also its own felony offense, which can increase potential penalties. Those details can shape how prosecutors file charges, what happens with bail and what kind of sentence a defendant could face if a case results in a conviction. See Justia for more on the state statutes covering battery and strangulation.
Warrant Wednesday is a recurring push
The weekly “Warrant Wednesday” posts have become a standing feature for Wayne County, a midweek reminder that the sheriff’s office is still tracking people with open warrants and that the public can play a role in helping find them. Hoodline previously covered a Wayne County campaign in which one of these posts led to an arrest.
Officials say the social media push can flush out tips that might not surface any other way, although they repeatedly caution residents to let deputies handle the actual police work. The message is consistent: share the post, make the call, but do not step in yourself.
