Stories tagged with "county prosecutors"

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

Shooter says he fired over his shoulder as he ran by Jon Murrary

The defendant on trial in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn testified Monday that he fired his gun three times over his shoulder while running. Fishburn... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Accused of shooting Indianapolis cop, Reese takes stand in trial by Jon Murrary

Defendant Brian Reese was called to testify at his trial this afternoon and denied aiming at Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn before firing his gun. “I didn’t know the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 6:43 PM in Crime & Courts

IMPD officer, resident testify in Reese trial by indystar

Valparaiso A Porter County jury heard testimony Wednesday from the partner of wounded Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn and a resident who watched part of a foot chase... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Jury chosen for trial in shooting of Indy officer by Jon Murrary

After full day of questions, 7 men and 5 women selected to hear case in Porter County VALPARAISO, Ind. — Few potential jurors in Porter County said they knew about the... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Jury chosen in Valparariso; arguments to begin Tuesday by Jon Murrary

Jury will be picked in Valparaiso to hear Fishburn shooting case Jury chosen — 4:55 p.m. Indianapolis time Seven men and five women will serve as jurors in the trial of Brian... – Nov 02, 2009 at 5:00 PM in Crime & Courts

2 teens are charged in slaying of couple by indystar

Crown Point — Two teenagers have been charged with killing a Hammond couple whose bodies were found in an Illinois forest preserve. Lake County prosecutors on Thursday... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Prosecutors prepare for trial of accused shooter of IMPD's Fishburn by Jon Murrary

Trial starts next week in patrolman’s shooting Marion County prosecutors are preparing for next week’s trial in the shooting of an Indianapolis police officer, a... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Crime & Courts

Prosecutors wrap up case in Hamilton Avenue slayings by Jon Murrary

Prosecutors rest their case after tying up loose ends The Hamilton Avenue murder trial could reach a pivotal point today as the defense begins calling witnesses and a lone judge... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:17 AM in Marion County

Judge OKs delay in Schrenker trial by indystar

Noblesville — Former money manager Marcus Schrenker wants to tell his side of the story in court, his defense attorney said Tuesday. At a pretrial conference, attorney... – Oct 07, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Judge postpones Schrenker's trial by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Swindling suspect Marcus Schrenker’s trial will be postponed until March, a Hamilton County judge indicated today. Schrenker, 38, had his pre-trial... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Noblesville

Forgery case will need a new special prosecutor by Jon Murrary

A special prosecutor appointed to handle a politically sensitive forgery case because of Marion County prosecutors’ conflict of interest now has one of her own. Judith... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Ex-Penrod treasurer charged with theft, forgery by Jon Murrary

Affidavit: Lawyer says almost $382,000 was gambled away A former treasurer accused of stealing nearly $382,000 from the Penrod Society may have blown the money on a gambling... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:28 AM in Marion County

Bank robbery investigation goes to feds by indystar

The investigation of a bank robbery in which a suspect is accused of using his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter as a human shield has been handed over to federal... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Schrenker to go on trial Nov. 9 on securities fraud charges by Chris Sikich

Suspect questions date, competence of public defender NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — In his initial court appearance in Hamilton County on Tuesday, swindling suspect Marcus Schrenker... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Fishers

Schrenker fraud trial set for November by Chris Sikich

Marcus Schrenker will go to trial in November on securities fraud charges stemming from the $1.5 million which county prosecutors say the investment advisor misappropriated from... – Sep 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Noblesville

SUV driver charged with human trafficking by indystar

Lafayette — Prosecutors have filed human-trafficking charges against a driver after an Indiana state trooper found 12 people in his sport utility vehicle near Lafayette.... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Official's son appears in court in murder case by indystar

A son of Lawrence City Council President Donald Poteat was in Marion Superior Court on Thursday as his attorney challenged evidence against him in a murder trial. Brett Poteat, 37,... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:19 AM in Crime & Courts

Jury convicts Indy teen in murder case by Jon Murrary

A jury convicted a 15-year-old boy of all charges Wednesday in a murder trial stemming from the shooting of an Indianapolis man during a robbery. Prosecutors accused Nevin D.... – Sep 09, 2009 at 11:42 PM in Crime & Courts

Richmond to do more thorough background checks by indystar

RICHMOND, Ind. — The city of Richmond says it will run more extensive background checks on prospective employees after a woman with a criminal conviction was hired as the... – Sep 05, 2009 at 2:30 PM in News