Stories tagged with "metropolitan police"

Village Pantry bandit grabs cash, lottery tix by John Tuohy

A bandit on the Eastside is going for the jackpot. Police said a gunman in a baseball cap and a black coat fled with cash and lottery tickets when he robbed a Village Pantry this... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Crime & Courts

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis man falls from moving car by John Tuohy

A man was in critical condition today after jumping or being pushed from a moving car on the Northside. Eric Davis, 33, Indianapolis, had several skull injuries and bleeding from... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM in Crime & Courts

4 robbers beat Northwestside Indianapolis apartment tenant by John Tuohy

A 34-year-old man was struck repeatedly with the butt of a shotgun by robbers who stole two flat screen TVs, a computer and cash from a Northwestside apartment, police said Four... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Armed intruders terrorize two women by John Tuohy

Two men with a shotgun barged into a Southside apartment, bound two residents inside and robbed them of $84 and a .22 caliber rifle. The robbers, one in a mask and one wearing a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Crime & Courts

6 charged with theft of housing subsidies by John Tuohy

Women who got $259,800 accused of welfare fraud Six Indianapolis women have been charged with welfare fraud and theft for collecting $259,800 in federal housing subsidies even... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Mother of wandering toddler arrested by John Tuohy

The mother of a wandering toddler who went unclaimed by her family for a day was arrested today and charged with child neglect. Tuesday House, 38, admitted she left the child in... – Nov 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Armed Indinanapolis homeowner captures burglary suspect by John Tuohy

A homeowner with a gun foiled a burglary with a screwdriver Sunday night. Jorge Barrera, 22, Indianapolis, was charged with burglary and residential entry after a 31-year-old... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Armed robbers take time for baby's feeding by indystar

Armed intruders with an apparent soft spot for babies stole electronics and money during a robbery at an Eastside home Friday morning. Somewhere between tying up and... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Armed intruders heat bottle for crying baby by John Tuohy

Armed intruders with an apparent soft spot for babies stole electronics and money during a robbery at an Eastside home this morning. Indianapolis police said somewhere between... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM in Crime & Courts

Car hits woman in wheelchair, companion by John Tuohy

Police today were searching for a motorist who struck a woman in a wheelchair and her companion on the Northeastside. The hit-and-run accident happened at 11 a.m. Thursday near... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Youth minister charged with sexual battery by John Tuohy

A youth minister has been charged with sexual battery for making sexual advances toward two women. Byron Alston, 46, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday and charged with two counts... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM in Crime & Courts

Man in minor crash dies within a day by indystar

A man involved in a minor car accident Tuesday night on the Northeastside died the next morning. Manuel Maldonada, Indianapolis, died about 9 a.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital,... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM in North Marion County

Crash victim's fatal injury puzzles police by John Tuohy

Police were investigating how a man in a minor car accident suffered a fatal head wound on the Northeastside. Manuel Maldonado, Indianapolis, died at Methodist Hospital this... – Nov 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM in Crime & Courts

Police chase ends with Eastside crash by John Tuohy

Police arrested two suspected robbers after a brief chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash into a Eastside fast-food restaurant Tuesday. The men, who were still being... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM in Crime & Courts

Man shot on Eastside while walking his dog by indystar

A man walking his dog on the city’s Eastside was shot in the back while running from two robbers, sending his dog racing home to alert the victim’s wife, police said... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Police: Robbers shoot dog walker by John Tuohy

A man walking his dog on the city’s Eastside was shot in the back while running from two robbers, sending his dog racing home to alert the victim’s wife, police said... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Crime & Courts

3 men detained after Westside robberies by Melanie Hayes

Police have detained three men for questioning after a second robbery was reported less than a mile away from an incident earlier this evening in which three people were beaten... – Nov 08, 2009 at 11:34 PM in Crime & Courts

2 motorcyclists hit; DUI suspect held by Robert Annis

Two motorcycle riders were hurt Saturday night after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. Jonathon Gonzalez, 23, Kokomo, and Megan Anderson, 23, Tipton, were traveling through... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:21 PM in Crime & Courts

Hijacked booze truck found in Chicago by John Tuohy

A booze truck that was hijacked in Indianapolis has been found in Chicago. The trailer, with 1,200 cases of liquor on board, was stolen late Sunday outside a Near Southside liquor... – Nov 04, 2009 at 3:10 PM in South Marion County