BEDFORD — Seth Isaiah Flynn, a 34-year-old resident of Mitchell, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction by Lawrence Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline after failing to adhere to the terms of his probation.
Flynn had five pending criminal cases in Lawrence County when he entered the Superior Court II Problem Solving Court (PSCII) program on September 15, 2022. As part of his agreement, he pleaded guilty to a Level 6 Felony for resisting law enforcement and two separate Level 6 Felony theft charges. Additionally, he admitted to violating probation terms in two other criminal cases stemming from prior convictions for burglary and attempted burglary.
The conditions of Flynn’s final sentences were contingent on his success in the Problem Solving Court. However, he committed multiple violations, including a new charge of domestic battery, also a Level 6 felony. On August 29, 2024, Flynn pleaded guilty to the domestic battery charge and was sentenced to 365 days in the Indiana Department of Correction, leading to his termination from the PSCII program.
During the hearing on September 12, Judge Cline sentenced Flynn to 1,460 days in the Department of Correction for his probation violations. This included 300 days for one of the Level 6 Felony theft charges, 100 days for the second theft charge, and 800 days for the resisting law enforcement charge. After credit time is applied, Flynn has 925 days remaining to serve.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Brittany Van Winkle expressed disappointment over Flynn’s termination from the Problem Solving Court, stating, “Most PSC II participants become inspiring examples of the positive impact that the program has had on their lives. Flynn could have been one of the many PSCII success stories, but sadly, he failed to take advantage of that tremendous opportunity.”
Judge Cline echoed this sentiment, noting that he took no pleasure in sentencing Flynn to the Department of Correction but felt that, given the severity of his crimes, justice required he serve his time.
