Stories tagged with "marion superior court"

Unions set to file grievance against city by Francesca Jarosz

Judge’s ruling says court isn’t the place for dispute over health coverage for spouses A judge’s ruling on Friday extended a battle between the city and its... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Politics & Government

Turner to be sentenced in seven Indianapolis murders by indystar

An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago is facing a sentence of life in prison. Marion Superior Court... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Crime & Courts

Metropolis developer gets year of home detention in check kiting case by Tom Spalding

Judge orders monitored detention, wants man to repay $382,486 to bank Incorrect information was removed from this story on Nov.19, 2009. A man who once had a net worth of $150... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:38 AM in Business

No jail time for Metropolis developer Christopher P. White, founder of Premier Properties USA by Tom Spalding

The owner of a defunct Indianapolis real estate development company, convicted by a jury in August of kiting a $500,000 check to meet payroll, will not go to jail but will pay a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 5:48 PM in Business

Mom pleads guilty in girl's beating death by John Tuohy

A mother pleaded guilty to neglect this morning for failing to intervene as her 15-month-old daughter was beaten to death. The Marion County prosecutor’s office said Rachel... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Crime & Courts

Teacher accused of hitting student will avoid trial by Vic Ryckaert

A former Perry Township teacher has surrendered his teaching license to avoid trial on allegations that he struck a disabled student in 2008. Thomas Cripe, 65, will not be allowed... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Drunken driver gets 10 years in fatal crash by indystar

An Avon man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in the drunken-driving crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. A Marion Superior Court judge sentenced John Ferrell Jr., 45,... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Rocker is placed on probation for meth charge by indystar

A judge sentenced Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer to a year on probation Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine. The case arose from a routine traffic stop... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Hoosier rocker pleads guilty in meth case by Jon Murrary

A judge sentenced Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer to a year on probation Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine. The case arose from a routine traffic stop... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM in Marion County

Woman arrested on preliminary murder charge by indystar

A 20-year-old woman who appeared in court Wednesday to face handgun charges walked out facing an unrelated murder charge. April McKenney, Indianapolis, was arrested at 1 p.m. in... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

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

Death penalty trial in '05 triple killing set by indystar

A judge has set a death penalty trial in June for a man accused of killing his mother and two grandparents and burying their bodies in concrete. Kenneth Lee Allen, 33, faces murder... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indictment of honored officer latest of IMPD's legal woes by Jon Murrary

Less than two years ago, Candi Perry was named the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s officer of the year. Then she was honored as the department’s top... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Crime & Courts

Charges filed against suspect in 2 robberies by indystar

A man accused of robbing a cashier after praying with her was in Marion Superior Court on Tuesday to face newly filed charges in that Far-Eastside incident and a separate robbery... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Crime & Courts

Ex-bank worker pleads guilty to arson, theft by indystar

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty Tuesday to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea agreement... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Ex-bank manager admits heist attempt by Jon Murrary

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty this afternoon to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea... – Oct 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Crime & Courts

Accused 'praying bandit' faces charges in 2 holdups by Jon Murrary

A man accused of robbing a cashier after praying with her was in Marion Superior Court this morning to face newly filed charges in that incident and another robbery. Gregory Smith,... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:55 PM in Crime & Courts

While kids are out trick-or-treating, program aims to keep sex offenders in by Diana Penner

In Marion County, some must go to meeting on Halloween Convicted sex offenders on parole or on probation will again be under extra scrutiny this Halloween, with many in larger... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:28 AM in Communities

Questions haunt Hamilton Avenue victims' survivors by Jon Murrary

Desmond Turner’s life sentence doesn’t end lingering horror of Hamilton Avenue slayings Desmond Turner is headed to prison for the rest of his life, a promise that... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:05 AM in Crime & Courts

Desmond Turner found guilty on all 23 counts by Jon Murrary

Sentencing phase is to begin today for 1st defendant in the 7 slayings A judge rendered guilty verdicts on all counts Thursday against a man accused of slaughtering seven people in... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Crime & Courts