Grant County deputies went public Friday with photos of four people they say are wanted on active felony warrants in the Marion area, naming Carl Dickerson, 62, Johnathan Reed, 38, Sara McGinnis, 41, and Trudy Byington, 41. Investigators say the group is facing a mix of failure-to-appear and probation-related allegations and are warning residents not to approach anyone they think might be one of the suspects. The sheriff’s office attached individual photos to help with identification and asked that any tips go straight to law enforcement.
In a detailed Facebook update, the sheriff's office laid out the accusations and physical descriptions, saying Dickerson (5'11", 162 lb) and Reed (6'0", 168 lb) are wanted on failure-to-appear warrants, McGinnis (5'7", 150 lb) is wanted for a probation violation, and Byington (5'3", 150 lb) is wanted on a probation violation and a charge of dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The post again urged anyone with information to contact deputies and reminded the public not to try to detain the suspects themselves.
Descriptions and Allegations
The county lists the sheriff’s administrative offices at 214 E. Fourth St. in Marion and directs residents to call Grant Central Dispatch at (765) 668-8168 for non-emergency sightings. For those who want to share information without giving a name, anonymous tips can be sent to Grant County Crime Stoppers at 765-662-TIPS (8477), according to Grant County Crime Stoppers.
Sheriff's Social Push
The sheriff's office has leaned on social media throughout the year to circulate wanted photos and ask for leads from the community. a March roundup of wanted suspects highlighted a similar Grant County effort, again stressing that residents should call in tips rather than attempt citizen arrests.
What The Charges Mean
Failure to appear typically results in a judge issuing a bench warrant and can cause a defendant to forfeit bond, while probation violations may lead a court to issue a warrant or revoke probation altogether. Indiana law spells out those procedures: Indiana Code § 35-38-2-3 details how courts handle alleged probation violations and when a warrant can be issued.
How To Submit Tips
Anyone who recognizes one of the four or has information on where they might be is asked to call Grant Central Dispatch at (765) 668-8168, or dial 911 in an emergency. Anonymous tips can be sent to Grant County Crime Stoppers at 765-662-TIPS (8477). The Grant County Sheriff's Office website lists its administrative address and additional non-emergency contact information for follow-up.
