Stories tagged with "indy area"

Shoplifting suspect draws gun at Walmart by John Tuohy

A suspected shoplifter escaped store detectives at a Lawrence Walmart when he pointed a gun at them as they tried to take him into custody. The man, who was described as clean-cut... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Crime & Courts

Drive-by gunman wounds Lawrence man by John Tuohy

A 23-year-old man was shot in a drive-by shooting outside his home in Lawrence on Sunday night. Troy Richardson told police that an older model, black two-door Cadillac pulled... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Crime & Courts

Analysis: 4 changes that would improve competition for high school cross country by David Woods

4 changes that would improve sport High school cross country in Indiana is thriving. Runners and teams are nationally ranked. The state meet draws large crowds. So if it’s... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school cross country

Indy man critical after Downtown shooting by indystar

An Indianapolis man is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head today after an early-morning argument at a Downtown Indianapolis nightclub. Indianapolis metropolitan... – Oct 18, 2009 at 4:35 PM in Crime & Courts

Home Place man's death ruled a homicide by Carrie Ritchie

A Home Place man’s death, which police initially said was suspicious, has been ruled a homicide. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department still won’t say what... – Oct 05, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Carmel

Driver charged with crashing into house, fleeing by John Tuohy

A 22-year-old man was charged with crashing an SUV into the home of an 85-year-old woman. Seanda L. Johnson, Indianapolis, was charged with criminal mischief and leaving the scene... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Crime & Courts

Charges filed against moonlighting deputy by Jon Murrary

The Marion County prosecutor’s office filed felony charges today against a rookie Marion County Jail guard accused of soliciting sex from a gas station customer in a sting... – Aug 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM in Marion County

Wife wins early release in hit man case by Jon Murrary

A woman convicted in 1992 of hatching a plot to murder her husband was released early from Indiana Women’s Prison last week after her attorneys reached an agreement with... – Jul 08, 2009 at 5:05 PM in Crime & Courts

Driver wrecks Corvette in police chase by Kevin Oneal

A 1967 Chevrolet Corvette was wrecked when its driver fled from police through an Eastside neighborhood. After hitting a curb, a tree and a building, the driver got out of the car... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:39 PM in Crime & Courts

Gunfire rips up SUV on Northside by Kevin Oneal

Gunfire blew out the windows of an SUV early this morning, but the occupants were unhurt. Police learned of the incident around 3 a.m. in the vicinity of 38th Street around... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Crime & Courts

Man, 24, dies after Eastside shooting by indystar

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting Friday that killed a 24-year-old Indianapolis man who had been setting off fireworks near his Eastside apartment.... – Jul 04, 2009 at 2:05 PM in Crime & Courts

Pocketbooks, pump trim Hoosiers' July Fourth travel plans by Dana Hunsinger

Americans cite gas prices — down from ’08 — in plans to drive less Gas prices aren’t skyrocketing as they were last July Fourth, but many travelers still... – Jul 02, 2009 at 2:18 AM in News

Teen to be tried as adult in Marion Co. slaying by Jon Murrary

A special judge ruled this afternoon that a 15-year-old boy can be tried as an adult on murder charges. The boy is accused in the March 2008 killing of David S. Hardwick, 27, a... – Jul 01, 2009 at 3:46 PM in Crime & Courts

Man, 19, shot on Near Northside by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis police are looking for a suspect in a Sunday night shooting.A man was wounded in the 3100 block of Clifton Street on the Near Northside, according to a printed report... – Jun 29, 2009 at 12:46 PM in Crime & Courts

Officer kicked in the head during arrest by Kevin Oneal

An Indianapolis metropolitan police officer was kicked in the head this morning while trying to arrest a disorderly man. Officer Matthew Cook was injured during the arrest about... – Jun 29, 2009 at 12:35 PM in Marion County

Indy man gets 130 years in double murder by Jon Murrary

A judge sentenced an Indianapolis man to a maximum 130 years in prison this afternoon for his role in the 2003 slayings of a couple in front of their young children. Curtis Dance,... – Jun 24, 2009 at 7:16 PM in Crime & Courts

Indy woman held after chase by ISP by Kevin Oneal

An Indiana State Police pursuit that ran for nearly ten miles ended with a crash between a Jeep and a patrol car on the Southeastside. Both drivers were sent to hospitals,... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Indy mom faces child abandonment charges by Kevin Oneal

An Indianapolis woman faces preliminary neglect charges after allegedly abandoning her 11-year-old daughter on a street corner late Sunday night. Deborah Mathis, 32, was released... – Jun 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM in Crime & Courts

Indy man shot dead on Near Northside by Kevin Oneal

A man was shot to death late last night on the Near Northside. Frank G. Moore III, 45, was found in a yard in the 3100 block of Broadway Street at 11:47 p.m. Monday. Moore lived a... – Jun 16, 2009 at 12:19 PM in Crime & Courts

Man dies in Westside stabbing by Carrie Ritchie

An Indianapolis man was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with a stabbing death earlier in the day in a Westside home. Indianapolis metropolitan police apprehended Mark... – Jun 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM in Crime & Courts