Stories tagged with "court hearing"

Graffiti in Downtown Indianapolis leads police to arrest 'Choke' by John Tuohy

Police have arrested a graffiti vandal who they say has wreaked $100,000 in damage on businesses and other property across the city. Miguel Villanueva, 23, Richmond, Ind., was... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Crime & Courts

Indiana city rebuffed in adult bookstore battle by indystar

The City of New Albany must decide whether to keep fighting after another loss in its long-running battle to shut down an adult bookstore. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals... – Nov 03, 2009 at 10:55 AM in Politics & Government

Man who stabbed wife weeps in court over death, gets 50 years by Bruce Smith

‘I can’t forgive myself,’ he says before getting 55 years in prison DANVILLE, Ind. — As he testified at his own sentencing hearing Friday, Joseph L. Warnock... – Oct 10, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Marion County

Judge sentences Warnock to 55 years by Bruce C

DANVILLE — A Hendricks County judge today sentenced Joseph Warnock to a 55-year prison sentence for the murder of his estranged wife. Judge Robert Freese accepted a plea... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:12 PM in Danville

Former teacher will face trial, judge rules by indystar

A former Perry Township teacher will still face trial on battery charges involving allegations that he struck a learning-disabled student, a Marion Superior Court judge ruled... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Crime & Courts

Retired teacher will face battery trial by Jon Murrary

A former Perry Township teacher will still face trial on battery charges accusing him of striking a disabled student, a Marion Superior Court judge ruled this afternoon. Lawyers... – Oct 06, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Education

Brownsburg man admits killing wife by Bruce Smith

DANVILLE — A Brownsburg man pleaded guilty to murder today in a Hendricks County court on a charge he stabbed his wife to death in front of their two daughters. Joseph L.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 11:18 AM in Danville

County jail guard faces charges in sex-solicitation case by Jon Murrary

A Marion County jail guard faces criminal charges after being accused of soliciting sex from a gas station customer during a sting operation. Deputy Paul Wagner, 25, was charged... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Crime & Courts

Charges filed against moonlighting deputy by Jon Murrary

The Marion County prosecutor’s office filed felony charges today against a rookie Marion County Jail guard accused of soliciting sex from a gas station customer in a sting... – Aug 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM in Marion County

Priest abuse hearing hinges on memory, time by Robert King

John Doe RG, as he is known in court papers, always struggled with trusting people. Personal relationships usually lasted no more than a year. His second-guessing of his bosses... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Crime & Courts

Father arrested in fatal shooting of Ind. toddler by indystar

BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — The father of a 16-month-old boy was arrested Thursday in connection with the child’s death from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Ronald Bohannon, 29, of... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM in Communities

Jackson's mother considering wrongful death suit by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says that she is considering... – Aug 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM in Entertainment

Judge OKs Michael Jackson merchandising deal by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a deal that will bring Michael Jackson merchandise to store shelves.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal... – Aug 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM in Entertainment

Suspect charged in triple homicide by Diana Penner

Marion County prosecutors today formerly charged Jordan Phillips, 20, Indianapolis, with eight felony counts in connection with a triple homicide in early June. Not guilty pleas... – Jul 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM in Crime & Courts

Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil granted divorce by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse's tempestuous marriage ended Thursday when the singer and... – Jul 16, 2009 at 8:08 AM in Entertainment

Oxley surrenders in case alleging impersonation by indystar

A former state legislator and lieutenant governor candidate accused of pretending to be an active lawmaker to avoid a public intoxication arrest surrendered Thursday and was... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

District is offering counseling in deaths by indystar

Brownsburg — After two weekend deaths involving current and former Brownsburg students, the school district announced Tuesday it would offer counseling for anyone in the... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Brownsburg

Hendricks Co. police arrest Brownsburg man in wife's slaying by Bruce Smith

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — In the last minutes of Father’s Day, police believe, a Brownsburg man violently stabbed his estranged wife to death. The couple’s two... – Jun 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM in Hendricks County

Hancock County judge upholds deputy's 2006 firing by Bruce Smith

McPeek claimed he was unfairly targeted in ’06 A former Hendricks County sheriff’s deputy, fired after a series of disciplinary actions, has lost his court appeal for... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Hendricks County

Police say mom left girl, 11, on corner by indystar

An Indianapolis woman accused of abandoning her 11-year-old daughter on a street corner faces preliminary neglect charges. Deborah Mathis, 32, was released on her own recognizance... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:29 AM in Marion County