Monroe County deputies are asking residents to keep an eye out for 37-year-old Sean Kent Johnson, who is wanted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Authorities describe Johnson as about 6 feet tall, roughly 145 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.
The sheriff's office issued a public alert Wednesday listing burglary, intimidation with a deadly weapon, strangulation and domestic battery among the alleged offenses, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The notice includes Johnson's physical description and urges anyone who might know where he is to speak up.
How to share tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office non‑emergency tip line at (812) 349‑2815 or submit a report through the department's Monroe County Sheriff's Office website. The department notes that tips can be submitted anonymously and reminds residents to call 911 in an emergency.
Charges listed by deputies
According to the sheriff's Facebook notice, Johnson is wanted on a Level 4 felony burglary charge, a Level 5 felony count of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a Level 6 felony strangulation charge and a Class A misdemeanor domestic battery charge. The public alert does not provide additional details about when or where the alleged conduct occurred.
Legal context
Under Indiana law, a Level 4 felony carries a fixed prison term of between two and 12 years, with lower sentencing ranges for Level 5 and Level 6 felonies under the state's criminal code, according to the Indiana Code. Actual sentences can vary based on the specific offense, a defendant's criminal history and other statutory factors considered by the court.
Public records
B Square Bulletin property-transfer listings include a Feb. 17, 2026, sale in Monroe County to a person named "Sean Kent Johnson." It is not clear whether that entry refers to the same individual named in the sheriff's alert. Public records on their own do not confirm identity or culpability without official verification.
Anyone who recognizes Johnson or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office tip line at (812) 349‑2815 or use the department's online reporting portal. If you believe you are in immediate danger or the suspect is present, call 911.
