Full Notification

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the United States Marshal’s Service participated in Operation Child Safe on December 2, 2020. Operation Child Safe was a joint effort with both agencies to ensure compliance with Vigo Counties registered sex offenders. Special attention was given to sexually violent predators. 9 Vigo County Deputies teamed up with 9 Deputy US Marshal’s to seek out the registered sex offenders in Vigo County and ensure compliance. Out of 100 offenders targeted, 65 were found to be in compliance. Two arrests were made and 9 investigations opened where the offender is suspected of giving false information. One offender, James Cooper of Terre Haute, was arrested for an out of state warrant. The other, Steven Hejari of Terre Haute, was arrested for Dealing Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. The remaining offenders not verified will be checked on in the coming days. The purpose of this operation is to keep Vigo County residents, especially our children, safe. We thank the US Marshal’s Service for their continued support and assistance in achieving this goal. Because of our combined efforts, Vigo County is a safer place to live, work and raise a family. John Plasse Vigo County Sheriff