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'Don't Lie' campaign stresses the consequences of buying guns for another person
INDIANAPOLIS - Messaging is being pushed out about what can happen when guns end up in the wrong hands, and how you could face serious consequences. The “Don’t Lie” program is a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Department…
Indy man arrested for domestic-related murder on the near east side
INDIANAPOLIS -- Two people are dead, and one man is in jail accused of murder following a pair of homicides that took place just a minute apart Thursday night. At 9:21 p.m. Thursday, police were called to Hendricks Place on the near east side and found 29-year-old Alonna Steen…
Northwest Indiana woman arrested after allegedly killing her father, cutting out his heart
Serena Dolnics was charged with murder after her father, Gregory, was found with his heart laying on top of his stomach, "multiple" stab wounds and lacerations.
Law enforcement expert says officers train to prevent accidental shootings
INDIANAPOLIS -- It’s been more than a week since two IMPD officers were shot during an exchange of gunfire while responding to a call on the city's east side. Investigators say 21-year-old Dalys Jett was also shot and killed during the incident after officers returned fire. On…
Docs: Man bites newborn baby in face to stop crying
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man was charged after he allegedly bit a newborn baby in the face to get them to stop crying in mid-July. Kaden Shrum, 18, was charged with battery with injury to a person under 14, a Level 5 Felony. On July 15, the Bloomington Police Department assisted the…
'Swiss cheese': Indy man charged with shooting into coworker's car during fight on the interstate
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man has been arrested after police say an argument with a coworker ended with a shooting on a local interstate. Tacuise Sims, 27, was officially charged Friday in Marion County with felony criminal recklessness, possession of a machine gun and drug…
Grant County Sheriff's Office asks for help finding missing K9
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office has requested the public's assistance in locating its missing K9. GCSO said "Ellie" was last seen in the area of 900 West 300 North in Grant County near the Miami County line. Deputies described Ellie as a man-trailing…
Indy man accused of getting girl high and committing sex acts on minor
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man is behind bars after a mother went to police after learning he'd performed sex acts on her underage daughter after getting the girl high. Deveon Jackson, 26, of Indianapolis is charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4…
Court docs: Indy woman jumped Metro PCS workers with brick days after brawling with them in store
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman told police that a pack of Metro PCS workers beat her up and dragged her out of the store after she complained about poor service at a northeast side location. But when police spoke to employees, the story took on a new dimension as the…
California man found guilty of raping 12-year-old in Indiana
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. -- A California man has been found guilty of traveling to southern Indiana and raping a 12-year-old whom he met online. Online court records reveal that Bernardo Tapia has been convicted of a slew of child sex crimes following the conclusion of his jury…
New York Statewide Speed Crackdown Starts Aug. 3
Law enforcement agencies across New York are increasing patrols to target speeding drivers as part of a statewide campaign.
Docs: New Castle teen began CSAM collection at 13, found with 1,400+ files
HENRY COUNTY, Ind. -- Following several cyber tips from multiple platforms, a New Castle teen reportedly admitted to law enforcement that he had accumulated more than 1,400 child sex abuse material files since he first started building his collection at 13. According to court…