Stories tagged with "felon"

High court weighs use of tests in sentencing by indystar

Critics: Judge wrong to consider man’s score on psychological profile in deciding prison time A felon’s friends and hobbies could influence how much time he spends... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Felony conviction costs township trustee his job by Jon Murrary

Hobbs gets probation, community service, fine for using post to write $500 rent check Mike Hobbs apologized in a courtroom Monday for abusing his post as Lawrence Township trustee... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:42 AM in North Marion County

Bank shooting suspect to face federal charges by indystar

An Indianapolis man arrested after a Wanamaker bank robbery and the shooting of a mail carrier this month will face federal charges. Brook Abebe, 43, was charged on Tuesday by the... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Man wanted in Indiana is arrested in Mexico by indystar

Gary — A 65-year-old man wanted in Indiana for polluting wetlands and awaiting sentencing in a separate federal firearms case has been arrested in Mexico, according to the... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Mailman shot in eye recalls robbery by Francesca Jarosz

A mailman who was shot in the eye Thursday after a Southeastside bank robbery said he was trying to get the suspect’s license plate number and vehicle description when he bumped... – Jul 04, 2009 at 3:10 PM in Communities

Scandal is all too familiar to police by Jon Murrary

Chief has taken action, but attorney says it’s not enough Indianapolis police officials say they think the sort of brazen corruption that will be aired in a federal courtroom... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Coroner: Fire victim committed suicide by indystar

PORTLAND, Ind. — Authorities say a northeastern Indiana man whose body was found burned beyond recognition in his apartment set the fire himself to commit suicide. Jay County... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Man sentenced to 15 years on firearms charge by indystar

An Indianapolis man convicted of several armed robberies received a 15-year sentence Thursday on a federal firearms charge. Lamon Owens, 24, pleaded guilty to being a felon in... – Apr 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indy man sentenced in Marion Co. robberies by Kevin Oneal

An Indianapolis man convicted of several armed robberies in Marion County also will serve a long federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge. Lamon... – Apr 16, 2009 at 12:27 PM in Crime & Courts

Muncie woman found beaten to death by indystar

MUNCIE — A 29-year-old Muncie woman was murdered this week over a debt that wasn’t even hers, according to the victim’s mother. Jennifer A. Stafford, 29, 708 N.... – Mar 21, 2009 at 8:32 PM in News

Indy teen to be tried as adult in bank robbery by Rosalyn Demaree

NOBLESVILLE — The teenager who surrendered to police following Wednesday’s robbery at Community Bank in Cicero has been charged as an adult. Rodrick Joe Johnson, 17,... – Feb 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM in Metro

Gun photos on MySpace lead to felon's arrest by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A convicted felon is back in jail after authorities say he posted photos of himself on MySpace with a sawed-off shotgun. Thirty-seven-year-old Romand... – Feb 13, 2009 at 7:31 AM in News

Felon jailed after he's spotted with gun online most recent comment by Alex B

Dumbass! About as dumb as Phelps lettin someone... – Feb 13, 2009 at 12:11 AM

School counselor's e-mail sparks giving by Chris Sikich

One e-mail by an elementary school counselor spurred an outpouring of support for a struggling Noblesville family just in time for Christmas.Noble Crossing Elementary Counselor... – Dec 26, 2008 at 1:33 PM in Communities

School counselor's e-mail sparks giving by Chris Sikich

One e-mail by an elementary school counselor spurred an outpouring of support for a struggling Noblesville family just in time for Christmas.Noble Crossing Elementary Counselor... – Dec 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM in Communities

Trial date is set in policeman's gun-sale case by indystar

A Marion Superior Court magistrate on Tuesday set a March trial for a suspended Indianapolis police officer charged with selling a handgun to a convicted felon and official... – Dec 17, 2008 at 2:12 AM in Communities

Trial set for Indy cop in gun-sale case by Jon Murrary

A Marion Superior Court magistrate this afternoon set an Indianapolis police officer’s trial for March on accusations he sold a gun to a felon wearing a wire for police.Jason... – Dec 16, 2008 at 5:01 PM in News

Anderson native killed outside Alaska bar by indystar

An Anderson native who served as a military police officer in Iraq was fatally shot outside a bar in Alaska during the weekend.Witnesses told police that the man, 24-year-old Sgt.... – Dec 03, 2008 at 2:01 AM in News

Man pleads not guilty to Hudson family killings by The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he shot to death the Oscar-winning actress's mother and brother and the 7-year-old... – Dec 02, 2008 at 3:49 PM in Entertainment

Ind. soldier dies in Alaska shooting by indystar

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Anderson native who served as an M.P. in Iraq was fatally shot outside a bar during the weekend.Witnesses told police the man, 24-year-old Sgt. Evan Minnear,... – Dec 02, 2008 at 11:01 AM in Communities