Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron N. Smith

HENDRICKS COUNTY – -Two individuals were arrested and incarcerated in the Hendricks County Jail early this morning in connection with the incident yesterday evening which claimed the life of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron N. Smith.

Eddie P. Jones, Jr., 18 years of age from Sikeston, Missouri, who was driving the stolen 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has been preliminarily charged with Murder, a Level 1 Felony.

The adult passenger, DeMareon L. Curry, 19 years of age from Sikeston, Missouri has been preliminarily charged with Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony.

A 15-year-old female, who was listed as a missing person from Missouri will be turned over to authorities from that state later today.  She is not being charged in connection with this incident.

As this investigation continues to move forward, the Hendricks County Prosecutor will make the final determination of these preliminary charges and will review the potential for additional criminal charges.

At this time there is no additional information for release.