Stories tagged with "Marion"

Indianapolis Westside man dies from house fire injuries by John Tuohy

A man who was rescued from a Westside fire and revived by paramedic died today. Michael Sanders, 49, had been in critical condition at Wishard Hospital since the fire at his house... – Nov 04, 2009 at 2:12 PM in West Marion County

Traffic alert: Saturday's marathon to shut Indianapolis streets by Kevin Oneal

Runners will take over most of the Indianapolis’ Northside on Saturday, interrupting traffic to and from Downtown as well as the IndyGo bus schedule. The Indianapolis... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:29 PM in Marion County

HIV program Thursday to feature model-actor Boris Kodjoe by indystar

Model and actor Boris Kodjoe, a star of Showtime’s “Soul Food” who appears in “Surrogates” opposite Bruce Willis, will headline the Sixth Annual HIV... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:27 PM in Communities

Man held in molestation of girl, 13 by indystar

Indianapolis metropolitan police today arrested a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl. Rachad M. Strong, 29, was arrested without incident shortly after noon at an... – Nov 03, 2009 at 5:22 PM in Crime & Courts

Frightened pony smacks into squad car by John Tuohy

A free-roaming pony raced into a parked police car on the Southside this morning, damaging the car, but apparently escaping injury itself. The pony was one of two that had escaped... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:54 PM in Crime & Courts

Thatcher Park to renovate indoor pool by John Tuohy

Thatcher Park will transfer its programs elsewhere for a month while it closes to renovate the indoor pool. The Family Center has a gymnasium and meeting room that host basketball... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:11 PM in Communities

Vacant apartments host WMD exercises by indystar

Emergency workers are combing through a decrepit apartment building today as if a chemical or biological weapon were detonated in it, or at least nearby. It’s a training... – Nov 03, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Crime & Courts

Cab driver overpowered, taxi stolen by John Tuohy

Police say a cab driver was carjacked by one of his passengers this morning. Abdullahi Abdikarin, 25, picked up a woman for a ride at South and Illinois streets at 5 a.m. and was... – Nov 03, 2009 at 10:58 AM in Crime & Courts

Homeless man dies in church he helped look after by Robert King

Homeless volunteer apparently fell from St. Mary’s choir loft “Father, is there somebody asleep back there?” In the darkness of St. Mary Catholic Church, a... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:30 AM in Marion County

Milk truck flips on on-ramp, trapping driver by indystar

A milk truck driver was injured Monday when his rig overturned on the on-ramp to I-70 on the Near Southside. Farrell Carraco, 51, Anderson, flipped the trailer on the ramp from... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Marion County

4 held in Northwestside burglary, chase by Vic Ryckaert

Police arrested four men after a car chase that ended in a crash on I-465 on the Northwestside Monday afternoon. The pursuit began after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department... – Nov 02, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Crime & Courts

Fire damages Northeastside auto shop by indystar

A fire today damaged an auto shop on the Northeastside. The fire at T Mac Automotive, 3820 N. Keystone Ave., started just before noon in a storage area, said Capt. Rita Reith, a... – Nov 02, 2009 at 4:44 PM in Communities

Chris Isaak to play Murat on Dec. 30 by indystar

Chris Isaak will perform Dec. 30 at the Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Known for 1990 hit single “Wicked Game” and television’s “The Chris Isaak Show” and “The Chris Isaak... – Nov 02, 2009 at 3:12 PM in Entertainment

Trucker hurt in I-70 ramp crash by John Tuohy

A milk truck driver was injured this morning when his rig overturned on the on-ramp to I-70 on the Near Southside. Farrell Carraco, 51, Anderson, flipped the trailer on the ramp... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:47 PM in News

Former Colt arrested, accused of battery by indystar

A former Indianapolis Colt faces trouble with the law. Chijoke Nwokorie was arrested on preliminary battery charges Sunday morning by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Communities

Bus drivers to call voters tonight; election Tuesday by Cindy Marshall

Beech Grove school bus drivers will be taking their concerns directly to the voters this evening in advance of Tuesday’s school district referendum. Faced with the prospect... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:25 PM in South Marion County

Homicide numbers declining by Vic Ryckaert

Community policing cited in bid to keep total under 100 Indianapolis public safety officials in January set a bold goal: finish the year with fewer than 100 homicides. Many were... – Nov 01, 2009 at 11:18 PM in Crime & Courts

Ex-Colts lineman held in battery case by indystar

A former Indianapolis Colt faces new trouble with the law. Chijoke Nwokorie was arrested on preliminary battery charges this morning by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police... – Nov 01, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Man dies in Eastside apartment shooting by Robert Annis

An Indianapolis man was the victim of an apparent homicide on the Eastside last night. Jonathan E. Brewster, 24, was found about 8:40 p.m. Saturday night in the 2100 block of... – Nov 01, 2009 at 4:34 PM in Crime & Courts

Trial starts Monday in Indy cop’s shooting by indystar

The trial of a man accused of shooting an Indianapolis police officer in the head starts Monday in Valparaiso in northwest Indiana. A jury of Porter County residents will decide... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Communities