Stories tagged with "prosecutor"

Marion County Libertarian Party takes aim at Smoke Free Indy by Will Higgins

Marion County Libertarian Party chairman Tim Maguire today asked prosecutor Carl Brizzi to investigate “the possibility of improprieties” at Smoke Free Indy, an anti-smoking... – Nov 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM in

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

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

Purdue student admits setting fires, police say by indystar

West Lafayette — A Purdue University student admitted setting two small fires Monday night in Elliott Hall of Music but gave detectives no explanation as to why he did it,... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Prosecutor wants Letterman warrants sealed by indystar

NORWALK, Conn. — A Connecticut prosecutor requested Wednesday that search warrants continue to be kept under wraps in the case of a newsman accused of trying to blackmail... – Oct 15, 2009 at 7:28 AM in Crime & Courts

Judge delays ruling in teacher's battery case by Jon Murrary

A Marion Superior Court judge will take an extra week to decide whether to dismiss a battery case brought against a special-education teacher. Thomas Cripe, 65, a former teacher at... – Sep 28, 2009 at 7:56 PM in Crime & Courts

Ind. ’Zachary’s Law’ killer gets life sentence by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The man whose conviction for killing a 10-year-old boy led to the Indiana sex offender registry law will be resentenced to life in prison without parole after his... – Sep 23, 2009 at 3:43 PM in Communities

School bus stop robber takes guilty plea by Jon Murrary

An Indianapolis teen pleaded guilty to robbery this morning in two incidents targeting students waiting for school buses. The four robberies all took place Jan. 22 on... – Sep 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM 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

Rape, murder charges filed in attack on sisters by indystar

Crown Point — Prosecutors have filed murder and rape charges against a man in an attack on two sisters who were found dead inside a smoke-filled house in Northwest Indiana.... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Cops: Gary dad kills baby, shoots self by indystar

GARY, Ind. — A prosecutor has filed a murder charge against a man whom investigators say fatally shot his 18-month-old daughter in an apparent custody dispute before shooting... – Aug 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM in Crime & Courts

Man who faked being a deputy is due in court by indystar

** A man accused of taking two TV sets after passing himself off as a sheriff’s deputy is scheduled to appear in court today. Gary Apollos, 24, was charged Tuesday with... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:25 AM in Crime & Courts

Nancy Grace has hands full with court, books, twins by USA Today

Nancy Grace's building on the Upper East Side says to just go upstairs. She doesn't want the phone ringing.And on the door of her 21st-floor apartment is a sign that says not to... – Aug 09, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Entertainment

Fishers' Lasley wins award for volunteerism by Amber Travis

Deta Lasley, who calls on victims of crimes weekly, received the William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award during the Fishers Freedom Festival. Bill Kehl was a festival... – Jul 10, 2009 at 10:04 PM in Fishers

Mother won't face neglect charges by indystar

Marion County prosecutors declined to file neglect charges Thursday against an Indianapolis mother who was sleeping while her 2-year-old son wandered along a busy Westside... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Man indicted in Federal Reserve fraud by Vic Ryckaert

A Marion County grand jury today indicted a man accused of using stolen account and routing numbers to rip off the Federal Reserve Bank. Walter Eugene Lunsford, 67, was indicted on... – Jul 09, 2009 at 6:27 PM in Crime & Courts

No charges for Indy mom of wandering boy by Jon Murrary

Marion County prosecutors declined to file neglect charges today against an Indianapolis mother who was sleeping while her 2-year-old son wandered along a busy street. Holly A.... – Jul 09, 2009 at 3:42 PM in Communities

Judge sees 5th Amendment at work by Robert King

Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice Jr. could do nothing but watch in frustration as a man on trial for murder went free in a drug-related shooting. Two eyewitnesses who saw... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Communities