The Wayne County Sheriff's Office used its latest "Warrant Wednesday" post on Facebook to put four Richmond-area residents on public notice, while tipping its hat to neighbors whose calls helped land another arrest. The weekly bulletin, shared midweek, featured photos and physical descriptions aimed at helping residents recognize the individuals listed.
In its post, the sheriff's office repeated its standard reminder that all charges listed are accusations only and that every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Officials also stressed that residents should stick to official reporting channels instead of confronting anyone themselves.
Who Got Named And Why
According to the bulletin, 44-year-old Tara C. Wickman is wanted on counts of disorderly conduct and communication intimidation. The post also lists 56-year-old Darla Jean Brock as wanted in connection with leaving the scene of a property-damage crash and driving while suspended.
Also named are 56-year-old Kimberly D. Bobbit, wanted on a theft allegation, and 29-year-old Zedekiah Cain May, wanted on allegations of possession of methamphetamine and resisting law enforcement by using a vehicle. The sheriff's office credited community tips and local police cooperation with the arrest of Travis Jay Johnson.
Those descriptions and allegations come from the sheriff's Facebook bulletin, which included photos and physical details to help with identification, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
How To Share A Tip Safely
Anyone with information is asked to call the department tip line at 765-973-9355 or to submit an anonymous tip through the MYOCV tip app. The sheriff's office lists those reporting options on the Wayne County Sheriff's Office website and via the department's anonymous tip platform, MYOCV.
Officials are clear on one point: residents should not attempt to detain anyone. If someone appears to pose an immediate danger or a wanted person seems to be nearby, the department instructs people to call 911 rather than step in themselves.
Warrant Wednesday's Local Track Record
Warrant Wednesday has become a recurring midweek feature for the sheriff's office, a kind of regular roll call of open warrants meant to stay on the community's radar. Past bulletins have led to arrests when residents recognized names or faces and passed along what they knew, according to earlier local reporting. Those prior stories also describe how the department pairs its social media posts with a staffed tip line and a records unit that can follow up on leads.
What The Law Says About The More Serious Allegations
Possession of methamphetamine can carry felony penalties in Indiana, with the severity depending on the amount and the surrounding circumstances. Resisting or fleeing officers by operating a vehicle can also be treated as a more serious offense if it creates a substantial risk of injury. Those penalty ranges and charge levels are spelled out in Indiana's criminal code; see the controlled substances provisions as listed on Justia and the section on resisting law enforcement on Justia for statutory details.
Anyone who believes they have information about any of the people named is urged to call 765-973-9355, or to dial 911 if there appears to be an immediate threat. The sheriff's office continues to ask residents to funnel tips through official channels and leave the actual arrests to law enforcement.
