U.S. Marshals are now offering a 25-thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Madison County Councilman.

Steven Sumner, 56, is facing a slew of charges including rape, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a child, sexual battery and possession of child pornography.

Sumner has been on the run since he failed to appear for a court date in August of 2023.

Sumner formerly served on the Madison County Council from 2018 to 2021.

Anybody with information on where he may be is asked to call George Sheridan at 317-903-7693.