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Male killed in Hancock County shooting; suspect in custody
The shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 in the 7600 block of West County Road 350 North, which is just east of the Marion County border.

1 killed in road rage shooting near Marion-Hancock county line
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was killed in a shooting near the Marion-Hancock County line on Tuesday afternoon. According to a release, around 4:05 p.m., Hancock County Sheriff's deputies were called to the 7600 block of West County Road 350 North to investigate a shooting. While…

Crawfordsville mom charged after baby tests positive for meth
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A Montgomery County mother is behind bars after police say her 11-month-old baby tested positive for methamphetamine and other drugs. Kaitlyn Griffin, 29, of Crawfordsville, was officially charged Monday in Montgomery Circuit Court. She now faces felony…

Docs: Indy man took international trips, purchased designer brands after obtaining millions in Medicaid fraud scheme
INDIANAPOLIS -- Six people are facing multiple charges for their alleged roles in a scheme that investigators say enabled a home health agency based in Indianapolis to receive over $10 million in fraudulent funds from Indiana's Medicaid program. According to court documents…
'The system failed her' | Friends remember boxer Hannah Rapp, demand justice in her death
Friends of up-and-coming boxer Hannah Rapp shared about her impact she had on their lives. They're also demanding justice with a petition for "Hannah's Law."

Utica Police Find Body on Burrstone Road
Police found a person dead at a homeless encampment off Burrstone Road during a sweep.

FTC warns of phishing scam involving fake letters about unclaimed insurance money
The Federal Trade Commission warned consumers about a recurring phishing scam involving fraudulent mailers that claim individuals are entitled to unclaimed insurance money.

Man accused of killing Indy woman for $15,000 in 2023 murder-for-hire plot
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly three years after the shooting death of a woman in southwest Indy, a second suspect has been charged in connection with her death. Police now allege that the woman's killing was part of a murder-for-hire plot that crossed state lines. Erica Pedroza was shot…
US 31 in Hamilton County closed due to crash involving semi, 2 other vehicles
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 on northbound U.S. 31, just north of 226th Street.

US 31 reopens after semi rollover north of Westfield
A rollover crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles closed all northbound lanes of US31 just north of 226th Street in Westfield on Tuesday.

Police: Columbus woman arrested on felony drug charges after overdosing
A Columbus woman was arrested on multiple felony drug charges after police discovered a substantial quantity of suspected fentanyl during an overdose investigation.

North Utica Walmart Employee Arrested for Grand Larceny
Police arrested a man after more than $30,000 was allegedly stolen from the Walmart in North Utica.