The Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office leads the way for a safer, better Hancock County. The team, lead by prosecuting attorney, Brent E. Eaton, represents the State of Indiana in the pursuit of justice, promotion of public safety and assistance to victims of crime. In addition to the prosecution of criminal cases the Prosecutor’s Office also helps with the collection of child support for the children of Hancock County, through the IV-D Division, which collected over $4.4 million in support in 2019. Other services provided by the office include, bad check recovery, traffic ticket deferrals and narcotics and prevention enforcement.
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County child support office recognized by state
HANCOCK COUNTY — It’s a difficult job, full of multiple responsibilities, but the group of people who work for Hancock County Child Support Services know that without their efforts, children will struggle. The department is
Teen accused of car break-ins officially charged in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY — An Indianapolis teen who has been accused of breaking into cars and stealing multiple vehicles in September had his initial hearing in Hancock County Circuit Court this week. Carl Mays Jr., 18,
‘No shame, no blame, no names’: ‘Baby Box’ installed in Fortville
FORTVILLE — The door recently installed at Vernon Township’s new fire station isn’t big like the bay doors spanning its large garage. Instead, it’s just big enough to place a baby in the container inside.