Richmond, IN – An Indiana man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he was discovered hiding in the attic of a Richmond home during an investigation into stolen urns from a local cemetery.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies spotted a truck containing stolen property parked outside a residence on South 11th Street in Richmond on September 30, 2025. Inside the home, officials say, was Joshua A. Farmer, who had active felony theft warrants.
Deputies attempted to order Farmer out of the house using a public address system, but he allegedly refused to comply. After several hours, Richmond SWAT entered the home and found him hiding in the attic.
Emergency crews evaluated Farmer at the scene before transporting him to Reid Health for further medical checks. He was later booked into the Wayne County Jail, where his condition remains under review, authorities said.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office noted that Richmond Police, the Richmond Fire Department, and county dispatchers assisted during the incident. Officials added that more details will be shared as the case develops.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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