FRANKLIN, Indiana — Billboards are about as common as an interstate mile marker, but one along Interstate 65 in Johnson County is showing a message not meant for the common, everyday driver. This sign is directed to would-be suspects.

"Attention criminals: Cross this line, you'll do more time," it reads, sandwiched between photos of Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner and Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess.

The 14- by 48-foot digital billboard is just off the right shoulder of the interstate and is seen by drivers heading south as they cross the county line.

It's not just turning heads, but hopefully turning away crime.

"This billboard says, 'This is it. Right here you're crossing in,'" Hamner said. "If you're coming here to commit crimes, turn around. This is not the place to

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