Stories tagged with "alcohol"

Brawl triggerer confesses to drinking problem by indystar

John Green, the Detroit Pistons fan who threw the cup at then-Indiana Pacer Ron Artest that triggered the brawl in Detroit, told ESPN on Thursday that his issues with alcohol led... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Brawl starter: 'I wouldn't have done that sober' by indystar

John Green, the Detroit Pistons fan who threw the cup at Indiana Pacers’ Ron Artest that triggered the brawl in Detroit, told ESPN this morning that his issues with alcohol... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:53 PM in Sports

2 Indiana pupils burned in science lab fire by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment. Tippecanoe School Corp.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM in Education

8th-graders burned in science experiment by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment. Tippecanoe School Corp. Superintendent... – Nov 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Communities

Let's be like the Irish, ban indoor smoking by indystar

It is disheartening that the leaders of Indianapolis are hesitating to pass the smoking ban in public establishments. Medical evidence has shown that exposure to smoke is dangerous... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Woman critically injured on Near Northside by indystar

A 57-year-old woman was struck and critically injured by an automobile this evening on the Near Northside. The accident was reported just before 6 p.m. in the 3600 block of North... – Nov 15, 2009 at 10:44 PM in Marion County

12-year-old girl dies after being struck by a car by indystar

A girl who celebrated her 12th birthday last weekend died when she was struck by a car Tuesday night on the Far Westside, police say. Helaina Hawkins, 1400 block of Lansdowne Road,... – Nov 04, 2009 at 7:30 AM in West Marion County

Girl killed after being struck by car by Vic Ryckaert

A girl who celebrated her 12th birthday last weekend died when she was struck by a car on the Far Westside Tuesday night, police say. Helaina Hawkins, 1400 block of Lansdowne Road,... – Nov 03, 2009 at 8:50 PM in Crime & Courts

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

You must be 21 to enter: We take that seriously by indystar

In Indiana, there are 11,420 establishments licensed to sell alcohol. Of those, 1,044 permits have been granted by state and local boards to package store owners (with 169 in... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Driver hits tree, dies; IMPD investigating by indystar

A 32-year-old Indianapolis man was killed Thursday when he drove into a tree on the Southwestside. Alcohol and speeding may have contributed to the crash, the Indianapolis... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Car hits tree, killing driver by John Tuohy

A 32-year-old Indianapolis man was killed when he drove into a tree on the Southwestside this morning. Alcohol and speeding may have contributed to the crash, Indianapolis... – Oct 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM in Communities

A call to arms for tobacco store owners by indystar

Let us consider the case of a cigar store owner. No food is served. No alcohol is available. The only products are cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Because no alcohol is... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Waynestown woman dies in Ind. 32 crash by Robert Annis

A Waynestown woman was killed in a traffic collision on a Boone County highway today. Bonnie J. Goff, 67, was traveling west on Ind. 32 about 2:30 p.m. when her 2006 Ford Escape... – Oct 20, 2009 at 6:26 PM in Boone County

Underage booze sting nabs 370 in 3 months by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A State Excise Police program using people younger than 21 to catch retailers selling alcoholic beverages to underage customers has resulted in more than 370... – Oct 11, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Communities

Collision claims lives of father and daughter <b></b> by indystar

Dugger — Police say a truck collided with a minivan in Southern Indiana, killing two people and injuring five others. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Shane Smith... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Homeless man dies in Downtown accident by John Tuohy

A homeless man who was struck by a van on a Downtown street died today from his injuries. The 55-year-old man was walking south in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue at the Maryland... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:12 PM in Crime & Courts

Downtown pedestrian critically injured by Vic Ryckaert

A man was in critical condition after police say he walked in front of a van and was struck at a Downtown intersection Wednesday night. The 54-year-old man was treated at Wishard... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM in Marion County

Sobriety check late Friday in Johnson Co. by William Booher

If you don’t drink and drive, the State Police sobriety checkpoint planned for late Friday in Johnson County should go smoothly for you. Just have your driver’s license and vehicle... – Sep 23, 2009 at 4:55 PM in Johnson County

Speed cited in Franklin motorist's death by Jason Thomas

Excessive speed is being blamed for a crash on Monday night in Johnson County that killed a Franklin man. Dustin L. Smith, 21, 4700 block of S County Road 550 East, was pronounced... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Franklin