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Andre D. Johnson v. State of Indiana

── Andre D. Johnson v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02903 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 31, 2025 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Boone Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Tavitas and Judge Felix concur This case arose from the death of Wes Johnson, who does not appear to have been related to the defendant. Wes had a history of heroin addiction. In August or September of 2020, he completed a rehabilitation program and moved in with his parents in Thorntown. On the night of October 22, Wes texted Johnson, “You still doin the thing[?]” Ex. 38. Johnson responded, “Yes.” Id. The next morning, they had the following text exchange, which Johnson concedes is evidence of a drug deal: Wes: You up this early Johnson: Wassup Wes: Not much man.
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