Misdemeanor & Felony Prosecutions

Mission Statement:

Public Service

We represent the people of the State of Indiana to seek justice, promote greater public safety, and assist victims of crimes. We receive reports from law enforcement agencies and file criminal charges in appropriate cases. We will vigorously prosecute those who are guilty, while ensuring that the innocent are not wrongly convicted or oppressed.

Community-Based Prosecution

We work proactively with law enforcement and other community organizations to encourage crime prevention and education efforts that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in the community.

Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney
Erika Oliphant

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Jeffrey Kehr

First Deputy Prosecutor
Christopher Pierce

Deputy Prosecutor Court Assignments:

Court II
Felony Deputy Prosecutor – Sex Crimes Unit
Rebecca Helmer
Felony Deputy Prosecutor – General Caseload
Trish Bushey
Deputy Prosecutor – Domestic Violence Unit
Alex Pierce
Misdemeanor Deputy Prosecutor
TBD

Court III
Felony Deputy Prosecutor
April Wilson
Misdemeanor Deputy Prosecutor
Jad Labban

Court V
Felony Deputy Prosecutor
Rosemary Ripley
Misdemeanor Deputy Prosecutor
Melanie Grossman

Court IX
Felony Deputy Prosecutor
TBD
Misdemeanor Deputy Prosecutor
Caden Pociask

Court VII / Juvenile Division
Natalia Rivera

Domestic Violence Unit
Alex Pierce

Drug Crimes Deputy Prosecutor
James Rosenberry

Drug Treatment Court
Chris Pierce

Mental Health Review Team
Trish Bushey

Sex Crimes/Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Rebecca Helmer

Investigators
Cosima Hanlon
Bobby Thompson

Child Support Division
Supervising Deputy Prosecutor
Amy Colgan
Deputy Prosecutor
Patricia Cummings
Deputy Prosecutor
Kirsten Collier
Deputy Prosecutor
Jason Meredith
Investigator
George Connolly