Grant County deputies turned to social media for a fresh “Felony Fugitive Friday” push, asking Marion-area residents to help track down three people they say are on the run: 30-year-old Jonah Giselbach, 35-year-old Cory Wheadon and 38-year-old Ashley Pendley. The alert includes photos and basic physical descriptions so neighbors can recognize the trio if they cross paths. Officials stressed that residents should not try to confront anyone they think might be one of the fugitives and instead send tips directly to law enforcement rather than dropping names in the comments.
Who deputies are seeking
According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Giselbach is wanted for failure to appear, Wheadon is wanted on a probation violation and Pendley is wanted for failure to appear. The post lists their physical details for easier identification: Giselbach is described as about 5'11" and 190 pounds, Wheadon about 5'11" and 170 pounds, and Pendley about 5'3" and 130 pounds. Deputies attached photographs so residents can match faces and builds instead of relying on guesswork.
How to report tips
The sheriff's post urges residents to skip the comment section and contact law enforcement directly with any information. The county's official page lists Grant Central Dispatch at (765) 668-8168 for non-emergencies and includes a Crime Stoppers tip portal (P3Tips) for anonymous leads, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. Deputies also reminded the public that anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for rewards if their tips lead to an arrest. If there is an immediate danger, officials say residents should call 911 and let trained responders handle the situation.
Sheriff's social alerts in context
The department has leaned on Facebook in recent months to push out wanted lists and other public safety alerts, a trend local coverage has been tracking. A similar roundup in March likewise urged residents to funnel information through Crime Stoppers and avoid any do-it-yourself confrontations with suspects.
Legal note
Failure to appear is a criminal offense under Justia (Indiana Code § 35-44.1-2-9) and can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor or as a level-6 felony depending on the underlying case. Probation violations allow courts to revoke or modify supervision under Justia (IC 35-38-2-3), with any sanctions decided by a judge after a hearing.
