Serious violent felon convicted in Anderson gun and drug case

ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — An Anderson man was convicted Thursday of multiple felony charges, including the unlawful possession of firearms by a serious violent felon.

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Hanna said in a news release that a Madison County circuit court jury found Jeramie Murdock, 53, guilty following a two-day trial.

The jury convicted Murdock on two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia. Murdock also admitted to being a habitual offender. Murdock faces a maximum sentence of 44 years in prison from Judge Angela Warner Sims during his sentencing on March 23.

The case originated from a June 1, 2022, investigation at a property on Mounds Road. Sgt. Gordon Corner of the Anderson Police Department was assisting with a standby call when he noticed a large black enclosed trailer. Corner suspected the trailer might be stolen based on a previous investigation at the same location.

A resident of the area told investigators that Murdock owned the trailer, and that Murdock was living in a camper at the back of the property. Dispatchers confirmed Murdock had active arrest warrants for dealing methamphetamine and cheating at gaming. The resident told investigators that he had observed frequent traffic coming and going from Murdock’s home.

When officers approached the camper and gave ve...