A child outside in nothing but a diaper resulted in the arrest of a Greenfield man.
Around 3 p.m. Monday, Greenfield officers were dispatched to the Prairie Meadows apartment complex on reports of a small child wandering outside wearing only a diaper. Officers arrived quickly and were able to get the child inside a warm vehicle until EMS personnel arrived. The toddler was transported to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment, in stable condition. The child was suffering from hypothermia.
Officers found footprints in the snow around the complex where the toddler was located, indicating that the child was walking through the snow for a while. The footprints led officers to an apartment on Switchgrass Drive with an open front door. Officers made announcements into the apartment and got no response.
Officers conducted a security check of the second-floor apartment and found a man, later identified as Logan Nickolas, 20, asleep on a couch. Officers made several loud announcements before the man woke up. Nickolas told officers the child was his and belonged at the apartment.
Inside the apartment officers observed what they believe to be illegal drugs and paraphernalia in plain view.
Nickolas was arrested at the scene and taken to the Hancock County Jail. He faces preliminary charges of Neglect of a Dependent resulting in bodily injury (level 5 Felony) and Neglect of a Dependent where the defendant places dependent in a situation that endangers them (level 6 Felony).
Charges are merely an accusation of a crime. Logan Nickolas is considered innocent until proven guilty.
This case is still under investigation, and more charges could be filed in the future.
Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates
Lawrence County high schools recognized for student financial aid services
Mock emergency drill planned in Lawrence County
Unit #20 fiscally sound after passage of 2026-27 budget
Illinois to close eight state visitor information centers
Niemerg issues statement on no cash bail anniversary
Lawrence County drivers reminded of Child Passenger Safety Week
Fire injures one person in Vincennes
2026 Red Hill High School Homecoming schedule released
Farm harvest safety reminders for drivers
Southwestern Indiana fugitive arrested in Illinois after multi-county chase
Governor Braun proclaims Indiana Rail Safety Week September 21-27
City of Lawrenceville to begin hydrant flushing
Lawrence County (ILL.) man charged with child sex crime
LCMH promotes Diesser to Lead Cardiopulmonary Nurse
IECC District #529 passes budget and district plans
Lawrence County Fall Festival entertainment rescheduled
Lawrence County Board approves moratorium on data centers; solar project moving forward
Vincennes Lincoln High School among those to receive banner recognition from Special Olympics North America
