Martell Washington-Coleman v. State of Indiana

── Martell Washington-Coleman v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-00821 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 29, 2025 Author: Judge Stephen Scheele County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Foley and Judge Kenworthy concur On February 9, 2024, Sergeant Rachel Corona and Sergeant Elijah Arias, both with the Mishawaka Police Department, were traveling in an unmarked police vehicle when they noticed a car parked at a nearby Baymont Hotel. The officers were familiar with Washington-Coleman from prior encounters and knew the car to be associated with him. Because Washington-Coleman had an active warrant, the officers parked in the lot to conduct surveillance and contacted Lieutenant Eric Laudeman for backup.