The mission of the Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office is to uphold justice and foster a safer community through integrity, fairness, honesty, and equality.
Prioritize Victims: Victims/survivors remain at the forefront of the criminal justice system, with support and resources provided throughout prosecution.. HCPO strives to provide victim-centered approaches in cases of violent crime and sexual assault.
Innovate for Justice: Employ traditional and innovative strategies, including drug and behavioral health courts, to reduce crime, hold offenders accountable, and ensure fair and effective resolutions for all cases.
Organizational Excellence: Cultivate an effective and efficient organization that promotes teamwork, learning, collaboration, and commitment in serving the people of Hancock County.
Lead in Public Safety: Strengthen public confidence in the criminal justice system through outreach, education, and partnership with law enforcement and the community.
Support Our Children: Expand and improve upon our award-winning efforts to ensure timely and effective child support collection for Hancock County families.
Crime Reduction: Combat crime and improve the quality of life in Hancock County by addressing substance abuse and mental health issues through proactive initiatives.
Public Protection: Partner with law enforcement to aggressively investigate and prosecute offenders, safeguarding the residents of Hancock County.
IN THE NEWS...
5/29/24 - The Greenfield Reporter:Prosecutor Encourages Community to Take Care of Mental Health
6/12/24 - The Greenfield Reporter:County Renovation Plans Inch Forward
6/18/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Prosecutor Brings Awareness to Elder Abuse, says Family and Friends Must Protect the Most Vulnerable
6/22/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Indianapolis Man Found Guilty on Several Felony Gun and Resisting Arrest Charges
6/24/24 - FOX 59: Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Child Porn
7/8/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: US Attorneys, Hancock County Host Enforcement Training Event
7/10/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Man Involved in Hit and Run Case Let out on Bond
7/16/24 - Legal Reader: Law Enforcement Training to Help Target Dangerous and Violent Offenders Comes to Hancock County
8/13/24 - FOX 59: Greenfield Man Sentenced after Pleading Guilty to Child Sex-Related Charges
9/9/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Hancock County Murder Trial Starts this Week
9/11/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: 100-Year Term Taken Under Advisement for Sentencing
9/28/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Judge Hands Down 35-Year Term in Obstruction of Justice, Invasion of Privacy Case
9/28/24 - FOX 59: Man Gets 81 Total Years for 106 Criminal Counts
10/31/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Red Ribbon Week Raises Awareness for Drug Prevention
11/11/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Greenfield Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Child Exploitation and Solicitation
11/21/24 - The Greenfield Reporter: Issues Continue for Former Babysitter; Now Accused of Probation Violation
2025
1/3/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Burglary Suspects who Fired Shot at Resident Arrested and Charged
1/23/25 - FOX 59: Greenfield Man Sentenced after having Stolen Firearm in Stolen Vehicle
1/30/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Two Greenfield adults, Fountain town Woman Accused of Sexual Abuse
1/31/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Renovation of County Buildings Slated for Spring
2/6/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Prosecutor’s Office Releases 2024 Stats, Workload Details
2/7/25 - WTHR: Nearly 200 Referrals Sent to Hancock County Child Advocacy Center
2/23/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Semi Driver gets 10 Years following Cocaine Bust; Second Driver Awaits Hearing
2/24/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: County Growth Equates to More Work, Tougher Crimes for Law Enforcement
3/15/25 - WishTV: Rapist Sentenced to 92 More Years in Prison for 2018 Assault of 91-Year-Old
3/26/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: Woman Charged with Dealing Meth will get Shot at Redemption
4/12/25 - FOX59: Indy Man gets 44 Years after Business Owner Shot during Home Invasion
4/27/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: County Prosecutor Weighs in on National Child Abuse Prevention Month
5/1/25 - WTHR: We’re at a Tipping Point' | Prosecutors Warn Staffing Shortages Negatively Impact Public Safety
5/4/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: County Judiciary seeks Juvenile Magistrate Position
5/8/25 - The Greenfield Reporter: MAKING AN APPEAL: Prosecutor says Renovation is No Mere Inconvenience and is Making Staff Sick
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