Stories tagged with "detectives"

Boyfriend questioned in strangling death by indystar

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home was strangled to death, police said Friday. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Police: Homicide victim had been strangled by Vic Ryckaert

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home had been strangled to death, police said today. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Marion County

Mother of wandering toddler arrested by John Tuohy

The mother of a wandering toddler who went unclaimed by her family for a day was arrested today and charged with child neglect. Tuesday House, 38, admitted she left the child in... – Nov 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Police chase ends with Eastside crash by John Tuohy

Police arrested two suspected robbers after a brief chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash into a Eastside fast-food restaurant Tuesday. The men, who were still being... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM in Crime & Courts

Lawrence police investigate death of Burd Ford owner by John Tuohy

A prominent Indianapolis-area auto dealer took his own life early Tuesday after indicating he was wrestling with financial problems, police said. Investigators ruled the death of... – Nov 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM in North Marion County

Stolen liquor trailer is found in Chicago by indystar

A truck trailer that was stolen in Indianapolis with 1,200 cases of liquor on board has been found in Chicago. The trailer was stolen late Sunday outside a Near-Southside liquor... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Crime & Courts

Cause of death sought for Southern Indiana girl by indystar

ROCKPORT Indiana State Police say detectives are conducting a criminal investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl whose body was found behind a shed near... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Police chase nets burglary suspects by Vic Ryckaert

3 men, youth accused of robbing boy at home; fleeing suspect stole 2nd boy’s bike, police say Four males accused of robbing a 13-year-old in his home were arrested Monday... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Crime & Courts

4 held in Northwestside burglary, chase by Vic Ryckaert

Police arrested four men after a car chase that ended in a crash on I-465 on the Northwestside Monday afternoon. The pursuit began after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department... – Nov 02, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Crime & Courts

Investigation of fetus put in trash continues by indystar

Marion County authorities were scouring hospital records and death certificates in their effort to determine who placed a fetus in a large trash bin more than three weeks ago.... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Baby found in trash bin puzzles authorities by John Tuohy

Marion County authorities were scouring hospital records and death certificates to determine who placed an unborn fetus in a large trash bin more than three weeks ago. Marion... – Oct 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Southern Indiana boy's death a homicide by indystar

The death of a 2-year-old Austin boy has been ruled a homicide. Jo-Ann Farmer, chief deputy coroner for Jefferson County, Ky., said Thursday that Jacob M. Lord died Wednesday at... – Oct 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM in Crime & Courts

2-year-old boy's death is declared a homicide by indystar

Austin — The death of a 2-year-old Austin boy has been ruled a homicide. Jo-Ann Farmer, chief deputy coroner for Jefferson County, Ky., said Thursday that Jacob M. Lord died... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Arcadia man charged in Fishers, Westfield robberies by Melanie Hayes

FISHERS — An Arcadia man has been arrested and charged as a suspect in the recent nail salon and dry cleaners robberies in Hamilton County. Nathan Charles Stevens, 21, has... – Oct 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM in Hamilton County

Purdue student admits setting fires, police say by indystar

West Lafayette — A Purdue University student admitted setting two small fires Monday night in Elliott Hall of Music but gave detectives no explanation as to why he did it,... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

69-year-old woman robbed in church by John Tuohy

A gunman wearing two hoods roughed up a 69-year-old woman and robbed a Near Eastside church today, ordering 10 people to the floor before he scampered away with $340 and a cell... – Oct 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Crime & Courts

5 men arrested in Avon marijuana bust by Josh Duke

About 50 pounds of marijuana was seized and five men arrested earlier this week following an undercover operation by the U.S. Drug Task Force in Avon. The arrests occurred after... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM in Avon

Westfield man pleads not guilty to 14 child-porn counts by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE — A Westfield man has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of possessing child pornography. M. Brent Koontz had his first court appearance Wednesday. His trial is set... – Oct 15, 2009 at 1:07 PM in Westfield

IMPD investigates suspicious death on Far Eastside by Vic Ryckaert

Metropolitan police were investigating the suspicious death of a woman found Monday in a vacant apartment on the Far Eastside. A maintenance worker at the Oak Tree Apartments found... – Oct 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM in Crime & Courts

Missing Bloomington-area man's remains identified through DNA by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The remains of a man found last spring have been identified as those of a Bloomington-area man who had been missing for several months. The Monroe County... – Oct 10, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Crime & Courts