James Heneghan

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IN-HANCOCK-HENEGHAN-2026-09-24

James Heneghan

Investigators allege Heneghan used Flock/ALPR searches while off duty to monitor his wife, former girlfriends, family members, and others. The allegations include locating an ex-girlfriend's child and conducting a traffic stop.

1 linked source Last verified October 1, 2026

//Person

Name
James Heneghan
Role title
Deputy
Role type
Law enforcement
Agency
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
City
Greenfield
County
Hancock
State
Indiana

//Current status

Status
Arrested / Charged / Pending
Employment outcome
Employment status not publicly disclosed
Arrest date
September 24, 2026
Jail
Hancock County Jail
Case-status notes
Heneghan was arrested and remained in the Hancock County Jail in reporting published Sept. 25. Search-count reporting varies; this row uses the more-than-6,190 figure reported by Local 12.

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
Investigators allege Heneghan used Flock/ALPR searches while off duty to monitor his wife, former girlfriends, family members, and others. The allegations include locating an ex-girlfriend's child and conducting a traffic stop.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
2026-09
Known alleged search count
6,190+ reported
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement useOff-duty personal searchSpouse / former partnerStalking allegedUnauthorized search

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Agency investigation / criminal investigation
Investigating agency
Hancock County Sheriff's Office / Hancock County Prosecutor
Known charge count
441
Charges
Intimidation; Official Misconduct; Fraud

//Timeline

September 25, 2026
Charges updated
Intimidation; Official Misconduct; Fraud
September 25, 2026
Agency investigation / criminal investigation
Heneghan was arrested and remained in the Hancock County Jail in reporting published Sept. 25. Search-count reporting varies; this row uses the more-than-6,190 figure reported by Local 12.
September 25, 2026
Employment status not publicly disclosed
Heneghan was arrested and remained in the Hancock County Jail in reporting published Sept. 25. Search-count reporting varies; this row uses the more-than-6,190 figure reported by Local 12.
September 25, 2026
Arrested / Charged
Heneghan was arrested and remained in the Hancock County Jail in reporting published Sept. 25. Search-count reporting varies; this row uses the more-than-6,190 figure reported by Local 12.
September 24, 2026
Arrested / Charged
Heneghan was arrested and remained in the Hancock County Jail in reporting published Sept. 25. Search-count reporting varies; this row uses the more-than-6,190 figure reported by Local 12.

//Sources