A Fort Wayne man was taken into custody on multiple charges Monday night after allegedly being found camping out on someone's property in Culver.
Michael E. Anderson, 62, Fort Wayne, faces charges of refusal to identify, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement and public intoxication. He was arrested at 10895 W. 800 North, Culver, after property owner Cindy Good reported that a man was on her property with a tarp. He was reportedly set up in a tree line.
Good said she was not sure how long he had been camping on her property, but that her dogs had been acting strange for several days prior. When her son spotted a tarp with a sleeping bag and duffle bag at the edge of their property, that's when she decided to call authorities.
The Good family has lived on the property near the Fulton-Marshall County line for the past 30 years. This is the first time they've experienced a situation of "stealth camping."
Good said while she always has empathy for the homeless and those in need, the stealth camper discovery has been concerning to her family.
"We just think about what could have happened, and it is a little scary. I'm just glad he didn't hurt my dogs, damage my property, or start a fire somewhere is all," Good said. "We don't mind helping people, but this is pretty violating."
Once in custody, Anderson was taken to Woodlawn Hospital to be medically cleared before being booking into the Fulton County Jail.
Police records indicate that he headbutted the cage of a police vehicle mutliple times during transport. He was later released on his own recognizance.
WROI Giant.fm reporter Shelby Lopez contributed to this story.
Parkside Elementary will open next week
Restaurant at Red Hill State Park under new ownership
Bridgeport Water boil order lifted
Lawrence County Chamber recognizes Salyers; have begun executive director search
Lawrence County Board hears about data centers and the county jail
Parkside Elementary opening delayed again
Knox County's Clayton Newton earns honors at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Illinois State Police deploy new Bicycle Response Team
Flood warning continues for Wabash River at Vincennes; eastern Lawrence County (ILL.) flooding possible
IDOT teaming with GWRPC to get public travel input
Indiana Gov. Braun secures federal assistance, provides update on statewide storm response
Lawrenceville receives federal E.P.A. report on public water system
Knox County tornado assessment issued by the NWS
Knox County farm to be featured Friday at Indiana State Fair
St Francisville looking to curb speeding on recently repaired bridge
