FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Senior Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221
State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today regarding an attempted swatting incident and intimidation attempt at his home:
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2025) – "This morning local law enforcement thwarted an attempted swatting attack on me and my family.
"At about 8 a.m. I was notified that dispatch had received a report of domestic abuse at my address and that there would be a threat of violence to any officers who responded.
"I am grateful to the West Lafayette Police Department for their professionalism and preparedness to recognize this as a swatting attempt that could be resolved without putting my children, or the children on our street who were preparing to board school busses, in a dangerous and stressful situation. Instead, West Lafayette police were able to respond to the call in a professional, safe and appropriate manner.
"It is disturbing that anyone would attempt to harm or intimidate lawmakers, but sadly not all that surprising in the current environment. When our family decided to enter the public arena four years ago, we knew our lives would change, but we believed then – and still believe today – that it is important for people who are committed to representing the people with integrity and an attitude of public service to step up. We will continue to do our duty and to do what is in the best interest of our district, no matter the threats.
"The swatting attempt on our home was preceded the night before by someone sending an unpaid pizza delivery to my address. This may seem like a harmless prank, and it certainly isn't as serious as a swatting, but it still is an attempt to intimidate an elected official by conveying 'we know where you live'. Even this less serious tactic should be condemned and never normalized."
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State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) represents Senate District 23,
which includes Fountain, Parke, Vermillion and Warren counties,
and portions of Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
