Aaron Cantrell
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Indy Black Chamber of Commerce to award funds to struggling businesses
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Black Chamber of Commerce will be awarding funds for immediate help to Black-owned businesses in Indianapolis that are suffering economic loss due to COVID-19 and social unrest. In partnership with Comcast, the chamber will distribute $40,000 in grants to several Black-owned businesses. These grants will offer some additional help for these […] → Read More
Record breaking 8,000-plus voters hit polls Saturday in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — A recording breaking number of voters hit the polls for early voting in Marion County on Saturday. The Marion County Clerk’s Office says more than 8,000 Hoosiers came out. This year, there are six different sites for early voting in the county. Most voters waited at least two hours to vote, but […] → Read More
Record breaking 8,000-plus Marion County voters hit polls Saturday
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — A recording breaking number of voters hit the polls for early voting in Marion County on Saturday. The Marion County Clerk’s Office says more than 8,000 Hoosiers came out. This year, there are six different sites for early voting in the county. Most voters waited at least two hours to vote, but […] → Read More
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on foreign threats to the election
INDIANAPOLIS – Federal Intelligence officials are warning countries like Russia, China and Iran could reach voters and potentially manipulate them “It’s not surprising tha… → Read More
Family comes together to celebrate birthday of missing Avon mother
AVON, Ind. — It’s been 19 months since Najah Ferrell went missing from Avon. Police ruled her case a death investigation after finding partial remains in Crown Point. Police nor her family knows exactly what happened to her. Ferrell would’ve turned 32 this week, so her family came together to celebrate her birthday. “She impacted […] → Read More
Family celebrates birthday of missing Avon mother
AVON, Ind. — It’s been 19 months since Najah Ferrell went missing from Avon. Police ruled her case a death investigation after finding partial remains in Crown Point. Police nor her family knows exactly what happened to her. Ferrell would’ve turned 32 this week, so her family came together to celebrate her birthday. “She impacted […] → Read More
Community grieves Indy trans woman shot and killed walking home
INDIANAPOLIS — Community members are grieving the loss of Indianapolis transgender woman Sara Blackwood. Police believe she was shot and killed while walking home from work this past Sunday. “She was very sweet and a very good person,” Blackwood’s friend Jimmy Johnson said. Those are the best adjectives to describe Sara Blackwood in the eyes […] → Read More
Community wants justice for Indy trans woman shot and killed walking home
INDIANAPOLIS — Community members are grieving the loss of Indianapolis transgender woman Sara Blackwood. Police believe she was shot and killed while walking home from work this past Sunday. “She was very sweet and a very good person,” Blackwood’s friend Jimmy Johnson said. Those are the best adjectives to describe Sara Blackwood in the eyes […] → Read More
Go Vote Indy offers free rides to Marion County polls
INDIANAPOLIS — We’re two weeks away from Election Day, and thousands of Hoosiers are taking advantage of early voting Go Vote Indy is working to make sure everyone has a chance to let their voice be heard during early voting by offering free rides. Donald Martin got a ride to the polls Tuesday courtesy of […] → Read More
Go Vote Indy offers free rides to vote in Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS — We’re two weeks away from Election Day, and thousands of Hoosiers are taking advantage of early voting Go Vote Indy is working to make sure everyone has a chance to let their voice be heard during early voting by offering free rides. Donald Martin got a ride to the polls Tuesday courtesy of […] → Read More
Central Indiana Crime Stoppers sees dip in tips, but still solving crimes
INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City is on pace to hit more than 200 homicides by the end of 2020. City leaders and community members are outraged about it. They want the violence to stop. Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana is trying to deal with the influx of crime by trying to help solve cases. “The […] → Read More
Crime Stoppers sees decrease in tips, still solving crimes
INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City is on pace to hit more than 200 homicides by the end of 2020. City leaders and community members are outraged about it. They want the violence to stop. Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana is trying to deal with the influx of crime by trying to help solve cases. “The […] → Read More
Shooting on Indy’s near west side leaves 1 in critical condition
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a person was critically injured in a shooting Friday night. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened in the 1200 block of North King Avenue just after 10 p.m. Friday. When police arrived, they found a victim that was transported to the hospital in critical condition. […] → Read More
Rainbow of Hope Project spreading hope to Hoosiers
CARMEL, Ind. — A local artist is using her talents to spread hope through the Rainbows of Hope project. Like most Hoosiers, Marilyn Gatin has been stuck inside her house and feeling a little hopeless during 2020. She’s seen the coronavirus pandemic impact lives and seen people taking to the streets fighting for racial equality. […] → Read More
Drug trafficking, illegal gun sales on the rise in Indianapolis, City of Peace Coalition says
INDIANAPOLIS — Drug Trafficking and the illegal sales of guns are on the rise in Indianapolis, according to The City of Peace Coalition. This week, they met with federal partners about the growing crime problem and blamed it on those two factors. Lachelle Norton knows firsthand the impact of Indy’s violence. Her son, Chris Johnson, and his friend were murdered on […] → Read More
City of Peace Coalition: Drug trafficking, illegal gun sales on the rise in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Drug Trafficking and the illegal sales of guns are on the rise in Indianapolis, according to The City of Peace Coalition. This week, they met with federal partners about the growing crime problem and blamed it on those two factors. Lachelle Norton knows firsthand the impact of Indy’s violence. Her son, Chris Johnson, and his friend were murdered on […] → Read More
Butler-Tarkington community pleads for answers 5 years after 10-year-old’s murder
INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday marked five years since 10-year-old De’Shaun Swanson lost his life to gun violence in Indianapolis. Despite his family, police and community members pleading for someone to come forward with information on the case, it remains unsolved. “For those who are involved in this not to have come forward just sends chills down […] → Read More
Indianapolis 10-year-old’s murder remains unsolved 5 years later
INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday marked five years since 10-year-old De’Shaun Swanson lost his life to gun violence in Indianapolis. Despite his family, police and community members pleading for someone to come forward with information on the case, it remains unsolved. “For those who are involved in this not to have come forward just sends chills down […] → Read More
Safety ambassadors working to change public’s perception of Downtown Indy
INDIANAPOLIS- Downtown Indy Inc. is hoping their new initiative drives more people downtown. Since the pandemic, there hasn’t been much foot traffic and Downtown Indy Inc. says crime has increased slightly. “There will be about 18 safety ambassadors that will canvass the downtown square mile area with a greater concentration in the Wholesale District,” Downtown […] → Read More
New Palestine man faces up to 25 years in prison for alleged investment fraud scheme
INDIANAPOLIS– A New Palestine man is facing federal charges after allegedly defrauding clients in a securities and investment fraud scheme that netted him approximately $1.2M. Bruce Wayne Ford, 47, faces eleven counts of securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. He was arrested on Sept. 11. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says Ford would […] → Read More