On Friday, Morgan County deputies tracked down and arrested a man who had been wanted on burglary, theft and methamphetamine charges, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities identified the suspect as Carlie E. Capps Jr., described in the agency's update as about 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Deputies said he was taken into custody on the same day the post was published, and the sheriff's office did not immediately provide additional details about how or where the arrest happened.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Capps was wanted on burglary and theft warrants and on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine. The brief social-media bulletin included a physical description of Capps and noted that he was taken into custody Friday. The post did not disclose where deputies located him, whether anyone else was involved, or any other specifics about the case.
How to Get Updates
Residents with tips or questions can call Morgan County dispatch at 765-342-5544 or the county jail at 765-342-4303, per the Morgan County sheriff's page on IN.gov. The sheriff's office and county jail are listed at 160 N. Park Avenue in Martinsville on the state site, which links to inmate-locator and court resources. Those online tools are the quickest way to check for filings, bookings and scheduled hearings in Morgan County.
What Happens Next
The sheriff's Facebook update was light on detail, stating only that deputies had located Capps and taken him into custody; it did not include a mugshot, case narrative or other background, according to the sheriff's post. After an arrest, suspects are generally processed at the county jail and then make an initial court appearance, where charges are formally filed and bail may be set. For case numbers or official documents, the sheriff's office or the county court portal linked on the state site remain the go-to sources.
Capps is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The sheriff's office did not release further information in the post, and anyone with tips is asked to contact Morgan County dispatch at 765-342-5544, according to the county's sheriff page on IN.gov.
