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Ron Wilkins

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Lafayette, IN, United States

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Past articles by Ron:

Woman suspected of attacking ex-boyfriend at Lafayette post office

Pia Henry went to the post office about 1: 15 a.m. Monday to confront her ex-boyfriend, which ultimately resulted in her arrest, according to police. → Read More

Two men on bikes reportedly attack, rob Lafayette woman

Two men on bicycles attacked and robbed a woman late Friday as she walked along South Creasy Lane, according to Lafayette police. → Read More

Oct. 28 motion asked Delphi documents sealed to protect public's interest

Carroll County prosecutor reasoned on Oct. 28 that sealing the details about the murder case against Richard Allen protected the public's interest. → Read More

Coroner looking for the family of Robert Hagen

The Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office is trying to find the next of kin for Robert W. Hagen, who died Feb. 17. → Read More

Authorities investigate death of person found inside structure fire

A body was found inside a structure fire at the intersection of County Roads 625 East and 450 North, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said. → Read More

Lafayette man suspected of robbing homeless woman

Officers arrested Patrick Lamar Scales Tuesday morning on suspicion that he robbed a 28-year-old homeless woman, according to Lafayette police. → Read More

Person shot in 1400 block of N. 15th Street in Lafayette

Lafayette police are investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of North 15th Street that was reported about 3 p.m. Tuesday. → Read More

Ex-trustee Teising's case hinges on living at a place vs residing at a location

Former Wabash Township Trustee Jennifer Teising can reside in the township while not actually living in the district, according to her attorney. → Read More

No students injured in school bus accident

No students were injured in a Tippecanoe School Corp. bus accident on Indiana 43, school district spokeswoman Sue Scott said Monday. → Read More

Police looking for man who abducted woman from Faith East Complex

Sheriff deputies found a 29-year-old Lafayette woman with her hands zip-tied together inside a pickup truck parked at Faith East Church. → Read More

One killed, another critical in Carroll County rollover crash

One passenger in a Dodge pickup truck died at the scene of a roll-over crash on Carroll County Road 500 South, according to the sheriff's office. → Read More

Judges' reactions to media cameras and recorders in the courtroom

The Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it was dropping its long-standing order barring cameras and recordings from the state's courtrooms. → Read More

Delphi murder suspect's new trial date will be set this summer

Judge Frances Gull — with agreement from the attorneys — vacated Richard Allen's March 20 trial date. → Read More

Delphi murder suspect's Friday hearing will be a remote court appearance

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen still has a hearing Friday, but Allen, his attorneys, the prosecutor and Judge Frances Gull will remotely attend. → Read More

Death of Dave Heath, former mayor and sheriff, felt in the community

Dave Heath's accomplishments don't stand out, per se, as people new to the community drive through the city, but things are better because of him. → Read More

Woman stabbed in hand during argument with boyfriend

Justin Harris and April Huffer's argument inside a car parked by the ended when Harris stabbed Huffer in the hand, according to Lafayette police. → Read More

Bullet from neighbor's home left hole in Pheasant Run apartment

Elizabeth Griffith and Logan Chaffin noticed a bullet hole in their Pheasant Run apartment on Feb. 9, but assumed it was tied to the Feb. 5 homicide. → Read More

Hammond man arrested in Benton County charged with Lake County murder

Kevin Varner's police chase Sunday in Benton County capped a violent day for Varner, who is charged with killing a woman in Gary, according to police. → Read More

Lease revoked for Lafayette business where shots were fired on Feb. 4

Cupcake and Carats, Dominique Streeter's party-planning and party-hosting business, is gone from the strip mall in the 2400 block of State Street. → Read More

Prosecutor wants assurances Allen's attorneys won't publish sensitive evidence

Prosecutor wants a court order barring Richard Allen's attorneys from publishing sensitive evidence to the public in Delphi murder case. → Read More