Madison, IN Sunny intervals 88°
Listen Live

Madison Police Arrest Two More Through Operation Predator Net

Operation Predator Net remains ongoing, and more arrests are expected in cases still under investigation.

Deck and Coridan, Photos Provided.

(Madison, Ind.) – On Friday, October 9, the Madison Police Department arrested two additional men as part of their “Operation Predator Net,” for child solicitation.

The first man arrested was 38-year-old Andrew R. Coridan, of Freedom, Indiana. In the investigation led by Madison Police Detective Sergeant Shawn Scudder, Coridan traveled to Madison to meet with who he believed to be a 14-year-old female, with the intention of committing a sexual act.

Coridan was taken into custody after arriving at the agreed-upon meeting location on the charges of child solicitation (level 4 felony), attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, and disseminating harmful material to a minor (level 6 felony).

The second man arrested was 57-year-old Rick A. Deck, of Kokomo, Indiana. Deck traveled from Kokomo to meet up with who he believed was a 14-year-old female, with the intent to commit a sexual act.

Deck was taking in custody after arriving at the agreed-upon meeting location on the charges of child solicitation (level 4 custody), attempted sexual misconduct with a minor (level 4 felony), possession of marijuana, and driving while suspended.

The two are innocent unless otherwise proven guilty in the court of law.

Operation Predator Net remains ongoing, and more arrests are expected in cases still under investigation.

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Bridge Work Planned on State Road 39 South of Tampico

This project is part of a contract awarded to Eagle Painting in April 2024.

Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Switzerland Co.

The incident took place at a home on Searcy Road.

Temporary Closure Planned on State Road 56 in Jefferson County

The closure will take place approximately two and a half miles east of Brooksburg between East Lost Fork Road and Patton Hollow Road.

Local Sports

Trimble County Lady Raiders Golf Team Wins First Match of the Season

A team score of 224 for the Lady Raiders.  

The NABC Recognizes Hanover Men's Basketball

The Hanover College men's basketball team was awarded the Team Academic Excellence Award.