A trip to the La Porte County Courthouse ended in handcuffs for a registered sexually violent predator on Tuesday, after deputies moved in on a warrant accusing him of lying on a marriage license application.
Authorities identified the suspect as Bradley D. Armstrong and said he was taken into custody at the courthouse, then transported to the La Porte County Jail. The sheriff’s office announced the arrest on its public social media page.
According to a Facebook post by the La Porte County Sheriff's Office, a warrant was issued on Monday charging Armstrong with providing false information on a marriage license application, a Level 6 felony. The post added that Armstrong is classified as a sexual violent predator on the state registry and named Sgt. Swanson and Deputy Ryan are the arresting deputies.
Registry listings and local records
Public registry listings for La Porte County show a Bradley D. Armstrong on the sex and violent offender roster, according to OffenderRadar. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry, which is managed locally by county sheriffs and overseen at the state level, provides the framework for those classifications, the Indiana Sheriffs' Association says.
What the charge carries
The warrant lists a Level 6 felony, which under Indiana law carries a possible prison term of six months to two and a half years and fines up to $10,000, according to the Indiana Code. Sentencing and any further penalties will be determined by the court and depend on factors such as prior convictions and statutory guidance.
Sheriff's disclaimer and next steps
The department's post included the routine caveat that arrests and criminal charges are allegations and that suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Armstrong was transported to the La Porte County Jail, and the sheriff’s post did not list bond information or a court date.
Case updates should be available through La Porte County courts and the county jail roster as filings and hearings are scheduled. For background on registry rules and official listings, consult the state sex and violent offender resources and local sheriff records.
