On June 26, 2025, Detectives with the Kokomo Police Department Drug Task Force / Special Investigations Section received information from a complainant about a possible murder for hire plot. The complainant advised detectives that Andrew Eldridge, Bunker Hill, had made inquiries about having someone in Kokomo killed. Detectives began investigating the complaint using various investigative techniques.

On June 27, 2025, detectives were able to contact Andrew Eldridge, and arrange a meeting with him. An undercover detective met with Andrew Eldridge.

The detective and Andrew Eldridge came to an agreement that corroborated the information that had been previously reported to them. As a result, Andrew Eldridge was placed into custody for one count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Detectives were assisted in the investigation by officers from the Kokomo Police Department’s Patrol Division.

This case remains active for investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Lt. Aaron Tarrh at (765) 456-7204 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017. You can always report tips anonymously by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from iOS or Google Play stores. You can also text a tip to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411.You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip.

Remember all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Alert sent on 07/01/2025 at 10:39AM EDT

Andrew Eldridge

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Alert delivered to the following groups: Kokomo Police Department, Crime Watch Group, Media Contact, Pastors Group, and Westbrook Subdivision Neighborhood Watch

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