Crime
38-year-old Mark Sanchez arrested in Indianapolis stabbing incident
INDIANAPOLIS — Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) are investigating a physical disturbance that occurred near Senate Avenue and West Washington Street on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.
According to investigators, the incident involved two adult males and resulted in one individual sustaining laceration injuries and the other suffering wounds consistent with a stabbing.
Both men received medical attention at local hospitals.
The individual with apparent stab wounds remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Preliminary findings indicate the altercation was an isolated incident between the two men and not a random act of violence.
Detectives have confirmed that both individuals involved are not residents of the Indianapolis area.
The IMPD Aggravated Assault Unit has obtained and reviewed video footage related to the incident as part of the ongoing investigation.
Following further investigation and in consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, IMPD detectives arrested 38-year-old Mark Sanchez for his alleged involvement.
Sanchez, who remains hospitalized, was arrested on preliminary charges of:
- Battery with injury (misdemeanor)
- Unlawful entry of a motor vehicle (misdemeanor)
- Public intoxication (misdemeanor)
Sanchez has not yet been booked into the Marion County Adult Detention Center, as he remains under medical care.
All individuals connected to this case have been identified, and no additional suspects are being sought.
The case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office for a final charging decision.
The IMPD Public Affairs Office noted that it is department policy not to release the identities of victims or suspects unless an individual has been formally charged, arrested, or is being actively sought.
Authorities emphasize that an arrest is merely an accusation, and Mark Sanchez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Probable cause affidavits related to this incident are not released by IMPD and must be obtained directly from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office or the Marion County Clerk’s Office.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.