Information released this week from the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department –
On July 22, 2022, approximately 8:38 p.m., Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of
an (alleged) theft at Rural King in Shelbyville, IN, which included a very large amount of firearm
ammunition. A felony traffic stop was initiated when deputies observed the suspect vehicle traveling
southbound on North Marr Road.
The suspect, identified as John Cornett, 39, Hope, IN, was taken into custody without incident.
Multiple cases of firearm ammunition, valued at more than $3,500, were in the backseat of Cornett’s
vehicle. Cornett was transported to Shelby County and released to the custody of the Shelbyville Police
Department. The ammunition was also returned to the SPD.
All persons are considered innocent unless/until proven guilty in a court of law.
Primary Deputy: Deputy Billy Bryant
Assisting: Lieutenant T. A. Smith, Sergeant Andrew Dougan, Columbus PD, Shelbyville PD
