Stories tagged with "witness"

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

Perry student with pellet gun faces expulsion by indystar

Expulsion proceedings are under way for a Perry Meridian High School student who brandished a pellet gun in front of the Far Southside school Wednesday afternoon. The 16-year-old,... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:06 AM in South Marion County

Perry Meridian teen arrested in weapon incident by indystar

A 16-year-old Perry Meridian High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon after reportedly waving a weapon at students gathered outside the Far-Southside school. The... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

More school isn't the answer; let's look at what works by indystar

I am appalled The Star took the position that the movement to shift Indiana’s school calendar to a later start date is a "distraction.’’ The groundswell of... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Man slain in SUV on Far Eastside by John Tuohy

A 34-year-old man was found fatally shot in a SUV Thursday night on the Far Eastside. Lawene Chaney, Indianapolis, was in the driver’s seat of a gray, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe... – Oct 09, 2009 at 9:44 AM in Crime & Courts

4-car accident seriously hurts driver in Fishers by Robert Annis

Police say an unidentified driver is in serious condition after sparking a four-car accident on a busy state highway this morning. A witness said the man, driving a red Buick, was... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:48 PM in Fishers

Indy man killed working on highway by indystar

ST. JOE, Ind. — Police say a pickup truck fatally struck a highway worker in northeastern Indiana, with the driver then fleeing the scene. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s... – Oct 06, 2009 at 8:54 AM in Crime & Courts

Falling tree kills driver of passing car by indystar

EAST MOUNT CARMEL, Ind. — Police say a tree fell onto a moving car on a southwestern Indiana highway, causing a wreck that killed the driver. The Gibson County... – Oct 05, 2009 at 1:36 PM in News

Boy, 9, falls under train, loses foot by John Tuohy

A 9-year-old boy’s foot was severed when he slipped or was knocked under an passing freight train while walking along the tracks. The unidentified boy was taken to Riley Children’s... – Sep 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM in News

Rooftop parachutist jumps again, cops say by John Tuohy

A rooftop parachutist may have struck again. A witness told an Indianapolis metropolitan police officer on Sept. 22 that a man wafted from the roof of the 48-story Chase Tower, 111... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM in Communities

Hoosier, 3 others face child porn charges by indystar

CHICAGO — Four men have been arrested in an FBI sting aimed at shutting down what agents said was an informal group of child pornography collectors focusing on underage... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Johnson Co. motorcyclist dies after hitting SUV by John Tuohy

A motorcyclist killed in an accident in Johnson County was identified today as a 34-year-old White River Township man. Christopher Allen Smith drove his black and red 1998 Harley... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM in Greenwood

One motorcyclist killed, one critically injured by Vic Ryckaert

One man was killed and another critically injured in separate motorcycle crashes in the Indianapolis area today. The first crash happened about 4:40 near Stones Crossing and Honey... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:11 PM in Marion County

Speed cited in Franklin motorist's death by Jason Thomas

Excessive speed is being blamed for a crash on Monday night in Johnson County that killed a Franklin man. Dustin L. Smith, 21, 4700 block of S County Road 550 East, was pronounced... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Franklin

Truck crashes, burns on I-80 in northwest Indiana by indystar

GARY, Ind. — A semi-truck loaded with vegetables crashed and burst into flames on eastbound Interstate 80 in northwest Indiana, killing the driver. Indiana State Police said... – Jul 18, 2009 at 6:59 PM in News

Mars Hill cars vandalized overnight by indystar

A dozen or more parked cars were vandalized overnight in the Mars Hill neighborhood, on Indianapolis’ Southwest side. Their windows and windshields were smashed, police believe, by... – Jul 17, 2009 at 12:36 PM in Crime & Courts

Lavon Gullion by indystar

ANDERSON — Lavon Morgan Gullion, 82, Anderson, died July 6, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Gullion was a homemaker. She was born June 5, 1927, in Tipton County, the daughter of... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Dad and girl injured in paraglider crash by indystar

Marion — Police say a paraglider became tangled in a power line and crashed in Central Indiana, injuring the pilot and his 16-year-old daughter. Police said Dale Johnson, 46,... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Paraglider crash in N. Indiana injures 2 by indystar

MARION, Ind. — Police say a paraglider became tangled in a power line and crashed in Northern Indiana, injuring the pilot and his 16-year-old daughter who were riding the... – Jun 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM in State

Car hits Wash. Twp. bus; 3 students hurt by Vic Ryckaert

Three children were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Washington Township school bus and a car on the Northside. The bus with 40 children attending the “Learning... – Jun 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM in Communities