The Boone County Sheriff’s Office used its Wednesday spotlight to call attention to a man it says is wanted on active warrants and is asking residents to help track him down. Deputies identified the suspect as 34-year-old David Long and said he is wanted on charges that include failure to register as a sex or violent offender and felony theft. Officials have warned the public not to approach Long and are urging anyone who spots him to contact law enforcement instead.
In a weekly "Wanted Wednesday" post, the sheriff's office laid out Long's description as a white male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and roughly 170 pounds, and said deputies believe he has ties to Boone County. The post directs anyone with information to Crime Stoppers or the sheriff's non-emergency line for anonymous tips, according to a Boone County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
How to report tips
Boone County's warrants page lists the sheriff's dispatch number and asks anyone with information to call 765-482-1412 ext. 4 to report sightings or tips. Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana also takes anonymous tips at 317-262-TIPS (8477) and may offer rewards for information that leads to a felony arrest. These reporting options are included on the Crime Stoppers site, Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
Who authorities are looking for
The Facebook notice lists Long as wanted on two separate warrants, one for failure to register as a sex or violent offender and another for felony theft. Deputies did not provide additional details about the alleged theft or any prior convictions in that public alert. The office shared Long's age, physical description and his status as wanted in Boone County, and pointed residents to its full notice and the accompanying photo in the department's Facebook announcement, according to the same Boone County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
Legal implications
Under Indiana law, knowingly failing to register as required can be charged as a criminal offense, with registration violations governed by the state's sex and violent offender statutes. In some circumstances, certain violations can be elevated to a Level 5 felony, which carries increased potential prison time and fines, according to Indiana Code § 11-8-8-17.
What to do if you see him
Authorities are clear on this point: do not try to detain or confront David Long yourself. Instead, contact Boone County dispatch at 765-482-1412 ext. 4 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS so deputies can respond safely. Those contact details are listed on the sheriff's warrants page, Boone County Sheriff's warrants page.
