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16-year-old arrested; accused of breaking into apartment, holding someone at gunpoint
INDIANAPOLIS — After a female ignored a juvenile male's request to hang out with her, he and three other males allegedly broke into her apartment and pointed a gun at her. Joshua Samuel Pacheco Murillo, 16, is facing a slew of charges, including the following: According to court…
Attempted murder suspect arrested in Indianapolis for Bloomington shooting
Kafern P. Johnson, 32, from Bloomington, Indiana, was arrested in Indianapolis on an attempted murder charge after police say he fired seven to eight rounds into a white GMC SUV occupied by three adults and four children last month in Bloomington before fleeing the area.
Police confirm new arrest in conspiracy to kill Indiana judge
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. -- Police have arrested a Lafayette woman who allegedly coordinated with a man accused of leading a plot to kill Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer. Mindi Metzinger, 35, faces three Level 6 felony counts for obstruction of justice and a Level 5…
23 convicted felons sentenced after 4-month 'Operation Take Back America' in central, southern Indiana
During the operation, 37 unlawfully held guns and four extended magazines were removed.
Man faces attempted murder charge after shots fired into SUV in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man being held in Marion County Jail faces an attempted murder charge after police linked him to a shots-fired investigation in Bloomington. Kafern P. Johnson, 33, was booked into jail this week on preliminary charges of attempted murder, criminal…
Kokomo woman, with history of animal torture, sentenced after 'severely dehydrated' animals found in U-Haul in Indianapolis
Krystal Scott has previously engaged in crushing, suffocating, impaling or subjecting animals to serious bodily injury and death.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in the central Indiana area. The Hamilton County Public Health Department reported Thursday that a batch of mosquitoes taken from Founder's Park in Carmel has tested positive for the virus, which can…
Carmel mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus
The Hamilton County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.
Eaton woman accused of stabbing boyfriend during argument about infidelity
EATON, Ind. — A Delaware County woman is behind bars facing a serious felony charge after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend during an argument about infidelity and cheating on her. Tausha Avery, 47, was arrested earlier this week and booked into Delaware County Jail on a…
Wanted felon accused of posing with guns on Instagram leading to his arrest
INDIANAPOLIS — Social media posts led to a wanted felon being arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun on Indy’s northeast side this week. IMPD says the case reflects an ongoing public safety priority. At the time of the bust on Monday, the suspect was on probation…
61-year-old northeastern Indiana man dies in single-vehicle crash
The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 in rural Huntington County.
Muncie man allegedly pistol-whipped, strangled juvenile boy during 'jumping' behind McDonald's
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Delaware County man has been arrested on felony charges after police say he pistol-whipped, strangled and stomped on a juvenile boy during an assault behind a local fast food chain. Jayden Callahan, 18, of Muncie, was arrested Wednesday on preliminary charges…