Stories tagged with "Crime & Courts"

'Repo man' fracas ends with driver's arrest by John Tuohy

A 37-year-old Greenwood woman was charged with kicking an Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer in the groin during an arrest during a “repo man” altercation.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Purdue senior accused of 'terroristic mischief' by indystar

A Purdue University student was arrested Thursday in connection with a suspicious package found in the Purdue Visitor Information Center. Roy C. Sun, 21, a senior in the College of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Indiana driver gets 10 days in deaths of 2 girls by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A northern Indiana man who admitted having marijuana in his system when his car fatally struck two young girls will spend 10 days in jail. St. Joseph... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:57 AM in Crime & Courts

Reward offered for killing of South Bend dog by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend residents outraged by a dog’s shooting death during a home robbery are collecting reward money they hope leads to the arrest of the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Crime & Courts

Turner to be sentenced in seven Indianapolis murders by indystar

An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago is facing a sentence of life in prison. Marion Superior Court... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis man arrested in shooting death by indystar

Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion County Jail... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis high school student charged in 'baby bottle' robbery by indystar

An 18-year-old who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis, was... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

U.S. Senate confirms Hoosier nominee by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of voted 59 to 39. Indiana Sen. Richard... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Crime & Courts

2 New Castle cops accused of ghost employment by indystar

NEW CASTLE — Two New Castle police officers and the director of the Henry County Community Corrections program were arrested Wednesday after being accused of racketeering,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis man falls from moving car by John Tuohy

A man was in critical condition today after jumping or being pushed from a moving car on the Northside. Eric Davis, 33, Indianapolis, had several skull injuries and bleeding from... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM in Crime & Courts

4 robbers beat Northwestside Indianapolis apartment tenant by John Tuohy

A 34-year-old man was struck repeatedly with the butt of a shotgun by robbers who stole two flat screen TVs, a computer and cash from a Northwestside apartment, police said Four... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Mother, 21, pleads guilty to neglect by John Tuohy

Prosecutors: Woman didn’t stop boyfriend from beating tot to death A woman who did nothing to stop her boyfriend from beating her 15-month-old daughter to death with a belt... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

New Castle cops among 3 arrested by indystar

Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

New Castle cops face misconduct charges by Vic Ryckaert

Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business... – Nov 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Crime & Courts

Indiana Supreme Court reverses earlier ruling on Inlow estate by Erika Smith

The Indiana Supreme Court struck a compromise of sorts Wednesday in a case involving the estate of a Conseco Inc. executive who was killed 12 years ago by a helicopter blade. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM in Crime & Courts

Mom pleads guilty in girl's beating death by John Tuohy

A mother pleaded guilty to neglect this morning for failing to intervene as her 15-month-old daughter was beaten to death. The Marion County prosecutor’s office said Rachel... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Crime & Courts

Armed intruders terrorize two women by John Tuohy

Two men with a shotgun barged into a Southside apartment, bound two residents inside and robbed them of $84 and a .22 caliber rifle. The robbers, one in a mask and one wearing a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Carmel man charged with child-porn counts by indystar

Federal authorities have filed additional charges against a Carmel man accused of producing child pornography. Andrew McGrath, 30, was arrested last month after allegedly... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

United Way's name is being used in scam by indystar

For the second time this year, the name of United Way of Central Indiana is being used as part of an award scam that leaders of the nonprofit say could cause unwitting consumers to... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts