Indiana Groom Arrested Before Wedding Over Alleged Marriage Application Lie

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An Indiana man named Bradley Armstrong was arrested just moments before his courthouse wedding ceremony on Tuesday. Authorities say he was charged with providing false information on a marriage license application, a felony, after failing to disclose that he is a convicted offender classified as a sexually violent predator on the state's sex and violent offender registry.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of full disclosure on legal documents like marriage applications, as well as the challenges authorities face in monitoring registered offenders and enforcing laws around their activities, especially in sensitive situations like weddings.

The details

According to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office, deputies obtained an arrest warrant for Bradley Armstrong on Monday following a criminal investigation into the information he provided on his marriage license application. He was then taken into custody just before the ceremony at the La Porte County Courthouse and charged with a Level 6 felony for allegedly providing false information.

• Bradley Armstrong was arrested on Tuesday, just moments before his scheduled wedding ceremony.

What’s next

Additional details about Armstrong's criminal history and the specifics of the case have not been released. He is currently being held in the La Porte County Jail.