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Judge accepts report that suspect in Elwood police officer's murder is competent to stand trial
Carl Boards II is charged with shooting and killing 24-year-old Elwood Police Ofc. Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop July 31, 2022.
Police: Dog left in 121° vehicle, Marion man charged
MARION, Ind. — A Marion man was charged after a dog was left in a vehicle during the extreme heat in early July. Wadie Harwood, 62, was charged with Cruelty to an Animal with Prior Conviction, a Level 6 Felony. Officers with the Marion Police Department were dispatched on…
Indianapolis maintenance man rescinds guilty plea in rape, murder of 15-year-old girl
Janiya Carr was just three weeks shy of her 16th birthday — a milestone she tragically never reached.
10 tips on how to stay safe in the water by the American Red Cross
INDIANAPOLIS — Summertime brings vacations where we experience waterparks, pools, and larger bodies of waters like lakes and oceans. Unfortunately, summertime is also when drownings spike. In fact, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death, according…
Man dies after crashing car trying to escape shooting on Indy's near south side
INDIANAPOLIS -- Police are still investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Indy’s near south side. Neighbors who overheard the gunfire said they have no idea what led up to the violence. They just hope someone is held responsible for that killing, but police have not…
Court documents: Father and son allegedly attack former friend in south Indianapolis bar parking lot
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Deshawn Young and Deshawn Young II, who are facing charges of aggravated battery.
Anderson man sentenced to 90 years for involvement in woman's 2025 murder
A judge sentenced Kyree Craver to 90 years for the Feb. 2, 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain.
Woman charged in alleged scheme to influence testimony of defendants in the shooting of Tippecanoe County judge
Mindi Metzinger is accused of getting phone calls from Thomas Moss from jail, trying to help him communicate with co-defendants in the attempted murder of the judge.
Mosquito in Carmel tests positive for West Nile virus
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) – The Hamilton County Health Department is warning people to protect themselves from mosquitoes, after one tested positive for the West Nile virus in Carmel. In a press release and post on Facebook, officials said they found the sample in Founder’s Park. “This…
Warrant issued for Indianapolis man accused of stealing around $20,000 worth of tools
Court documents say police are still searching for Jeremiah Marsh and the missing tools.
ISP trooper shot in northern Indiana
According to NBC affiliate WNDU in South Bend, an ISP trooper was shot near the exit of Interstate 94 and U.S. 421.
Indiana State Police trooper shot near Michigan City exit on I-94
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana State Police Trooper was shot Friday morning near the Michigan City Exit along I-94, according to ISP. The shooting happened at a gas station at 2884 U.S. 421. Police said the trooper was transported to Franciscan Hospital, where he is in stable…