Stories tagged with "authorities"

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

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

Westfield man arrested on child-solicitation charges by Jason Thomas

A Westfield man has been arrested in Johnson County on charges he tried to solicit sex from who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. Keith A. Weisenberger, 45, 15000 block of... – Nov 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Johnson County

Man, girl face murder charges in South Dakota by indystar

FORT WAYNE A 20-year-old former Fort Wayne man accused in the killing of a South Dakota teenager has been ordered held without bail. Alexander Salgado, who recently moved to South... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Father, son are killed as small plane crashes by indystar

A father and son headed to Indiana for a hunting trip were killed Saturday when their small plane crashed in southern New Jersey. The single-engine A200 Piper plane went down about... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Connersville man shot in standoff with police by indystar

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in a confrontation with police in eastern Indiana Friday night, authorities said. Ryan Pruitt of Connersville was pronounced dead at the scene of... – Nov 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM in News

Shelbyville man charged in death of girlfriend's child by Vic Ryckaert

Shelbyville authorities arrested and charged a man Friday with battery and neglect in the alleged shaken-baby death of his girlfriend’s 19-month-old daughter. Shelbyville... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Former school chief arrested in funds case by indystar

COVINGTON The former superintendent of a western Indiana school district has been arrested on forgery, theft and perjury charges after a state audit found he misused nearly... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Man gets 14 years in race crash that killed 2 by indystar

BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — A 19-year-old man who authorities say was drag racing before a May crash that killed his fiancee and a motorcyclist has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:49 PM in Crime & Courts

Police think body found in woods is diabetic's by indystar

Fremont — Police say a body found in a densely wooded area of far-northeastern Indiana is believed to be that of a severely diabetic man who vanished last month. The body was... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Stepfather arrested in death of girl, 15 by indystar

Rockport Indiana State Police have arrested the stepfather of a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl whose body was found behind a shed near her home. Indiana State Police say Ryan... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Cause of death sought for Southern Indiana girl by indystar

ROCKPORT Indiana State Police say detectives are conducting a criminal investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl whose body was found behind a shed near... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

S. Ind. teen found dead behind home by indystar

ROCKPORT, Ind. — State police say a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl was found dead behind a shed near her home nearly 24 hours after she was last seen. Authorities said... – Nov 03, 2009 at 11:04 AM in Crime & Courts

Firefighters revive house fire victim by indystar

Firefighters rescued a man from a house fire on the Westside early today and resuscitated the victim whose heart had stopped beating. Michael Sanders, 49, was in critical condition... – Nov 03, 2009 at 7:27 AM in News

Police: Man had drugs in controversial arrest by indystar

Muncie — A man whose relatives claimed he was beaten after being subdued with a stun gun during an arrest was carrying cocaine when he fled a city police officer trying to... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Man dies after running into cable across river by indystar

Fort Wayne — Authorities say a man riding a personal watercraft died after he hit a cable that had been strung across a river near downtown Fort Wayne. Indiana conservation... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Woman, 6 kids, niece escape burning home by indystar

A woman, six of her children and a niece escaped a house fire Saturday on the Near Eastside, authorities said. A seventh child, feared trapped in the burning house, was found later... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Communities

Man, 21, gets 45 years in slaying of South Bend gambling hall owner by indystar

South Bend — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in the fatal shooting of a club owner. Shannon Dockery was sentenced Friday. A jury convicted... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Family of 8 escapes house fire by indystar

A woman, her six children and a niece escaped a house fire on the Near Eastside this morning, authorities said. A seventh child, feared trapped in the burning house, was later... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:46 PM in News

Man arrested in Northside shooting death by John Tuohy

Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery and shooting that killed one man and injured another today on the Northside. Fidel Vega, 20, was preliminarily charged with... – Oct 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM in Crime & Courts