Full Notification

Noblesville, IN – On November 27, 2018 at approximately 10:54 p.m., police officers from the Noblesville Police Department responded to the address of 721 Nelson Circle (Noblesville) in reference to a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on the scene a short time later and located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from several cut wounds. Officers immediately began rendering aid and the subject was later transported to Riverview Health (Noblesville) where he was later pronounced deceased.

Investigator were summons to the scene in order to collect potential evidence and to conduct interviews. Based on information gathered as a result of the investigative process, a suspect was identified and later transported to the Hamilton County Jail. The suspect is currently being held on a preliminary charge and is awaiting judicial determination of probable cause.

Name: Ladonna K. Roudebush
Age: 47
Residence: Noblesville, Indiana
Preliminary Charge*: Murder (I.C. 35-42-1-1)
Felony 1

The victim’s identity is currently being withheld until family notifications have been made. The death investigation will be conducted by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and any further information or inquiries regarding the death investigation must be directed to their office.

This remains an ongoing investigation.

*A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Media Personnel: Since an arrest(s) has been made, any further questions regarding this incident or requests for copies of the probable cause affidavit must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.