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Indy man gets 42 years in prison for killing his wife
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Carl Davis was previously charged with two counts of murder after the shooting death of his wife, 32-year-old Ashley Bell. On Feb. 7, Davis pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and had his other charges dismissed. He was […] → Read More
465 westbound down to one lane this weekend on Indy’s southwest side
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy commuters may want to plan ahead this weekend as a double-lane closure on the city’s southwest side is sure to cause traffic backups on Interstate 465. Starting Friday at 8 p.m., INDOT will be limiting westbound 465 to a single lane as crews widen and rebuild 465 as part of the I-69 […] → Read More
Missing Indiana 14-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department said the missing 14-year-old has been found safe in Attica. It is not clear at this time if the person of interest has been taken into custody. ————————————– GEORGETOWN, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old missing from southern Indiana who police said was […] → Read More
Silver Alert canceled for missing from Avon
UPDATE: The Silver Alert has been canceled. Police said Meador was located and is safe. —————————— AVON, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 74-year-old man. According to the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Darrell Meador was last seen on Tuesday morning in Avon. He was driving an orange 2015 Ford […] → Read More
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — One lucky Hoosier is about to be $50,000 richer. The Hoosier Lottery announced that a winning $50,000 Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket was purchased in Martinsville on Wednesday. The ticket was sold at Wilbur Store, located at 3235 State Road 142. Anyone who purchased a ticket in Martinsville may want to double-check […] → Read More
Muncie man crashes stolen car into tree during police chase
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man is under arrest after fleeing from police in a stolen Chrysler Sebring and crashing into a tree. Joshua Little, 43, faces a slew of felony charges including dealing cocaine, dealing meth, burglary, auto theft and resisting law enforcement. Little also had active warrants out at the time of his […] → Read More
10-month-old baby in critical condition after fire on Indy’s near east side
INDIANAPOLIS — A 10-month-old baby is in critical condition after a fire broke out in a home on the city’s near east side Friday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene of a double residence fire at 1:01 p.m. in the 500 block of N. Hamilton Avenue. Firefighters arrived […] → Read More
Silver Alert issued for missing Camby teenager
CAMBY, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a teenager missing out of Camby. Cordarius Bradshaw, 16, was last seen on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Bradshaw is described by police as being a black male who is 5’6″ tall […] → Read More
Indy man gets 3 years for string of bank robberies
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing three bank robberies in the Indy area. Richard Gammon, 26, was arrested on April 11, 2021, after police officers responded to a bank robbery at PNC Bank on 96th Street. Police tracked Gammon back to his […] → Read More
Plainfield man accused of crawling through window, attacking sleeping man with hatchet
CLAYTON, Ind. — A man is under arrest after an ex-girlfriend told police that he crawled in through the window like a “spider monkey” and attacked a man who was sleeping in her bed with a hatchet. Robert Abney, 42, of Plainfield faces charges of attempted murder, a Level 1 felony, criminal confinement while armed […] → Read More
1 shot inside gas station on city’s southeast side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a person was shot and critically injured inside a gas station on the city’s southeast side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to a BP gas station in the 4900 block of E. Thompson Road — located just a block west from the intersection of […] → Read More
Second Muncie man charged with murder in July 2021 slaying
MUNCIE, Ind. — A second man has been charged in the July 2021 slaying of 23-year-old James Braydon King III. D’ante Davis, 23, was previously convicted of fatally shooting and robbing King at the end of January. On Thursday, the Delaware County Circuit Court charged Ravonte Love, 30, with murder and conspiracy to commit armed […] → Read More
2 shot on Indy’s near west side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two people were shot on the city’s near west side on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to a residential area in the 700 block of N. Somerset Avenue at approximately 1:30 p.m. on report of a person shot. Officers reported arriving on […] → Read More
IMPD arrest suspect tied to deadly carjacking
INDIANAPOLIS — A 19-year-old is under arrest in connection to a deadly carjacking that occurred last May. Ronald Newman Jr. was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the murder of 46-year-old Gary Underwood. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 1800 block of N. Rural Street on Tuesday […] → Read More
1 dead in shooting on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city’s east side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2900 block of N. Chester Avenue at approximately 12:13 p.m. on report of shots fired. Police reported arriving on scene and locating a victim with a gunshot wound. Police said […] → Read More
South Bend high school basketball game canceled after large brawl breaks out in gym
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A varsity basketball game between Washington and Riley high schools was canceled after a large brawl broke out in the crowd and spilled onto the court during halftime. According to the South Bend Police Department, the fight began shortly after 8 p.m. after both teams headed into the locker room for […] → Read More
IMPD investigating after 2 found dead on east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two bodies were found on the city’s east side on Thursday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 1300 block of N. Chester Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Officers reported finding two people who were confirmed dead at the scene. Police stated that […] → Read More
Anderson firefighter arrested for domestic battery
ANDERSON, Ind. — An Anderson firefighter has been placed on leave after being arrested for domestic battery. The Anderson Fire Department confirmed that firefighter Tyler Long has been placed on administrative leave pending an executive session with the Anderson Board of Public Works. Long was arrested over the weekend and charged with criminal confinement with […] → Read More
1 dead in shooting on Indy’s north side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on the city’s north side on Monday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 1 p.m. officers were called to Carlton Apartments located in the 2500 block of Plaza Drive on report of a person shot. Officers reported locating an adult male […] → Read More
Woman dead in shooting on Indy’s northeast side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed on Indy’s northeast side on Friday. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called just before 4 p.m. to a home located near the intersection of 96th Street and Village Way. Officers reported finding an adult female located inside a home […] → Read More