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Judge denies bail reduction for Sophie Cunningham's alleged stalker
The man accused of stalking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was denied a bail reduction at a Marion County Superior Court hearing Oct. 23. Kevin Singh, 49, faces stalking, harassment and intimidation charges in Marion County. At the reduction hearing, Singh's attorney told the judge Singh was assaulted in the Marion County Jail and should be moved for his safety, which his attorney argued could be accomplished if he can post bail.
2 found dead in northwest Indy apartment in possible murder-suicide
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found dead in a northwest apartment. At about 8 a.m. Oct. 22, police were dispatched to the 4400 block of Moller Road, near its intersection with West 46th Street, on a report of a person shot. Police found the man with gunshot injuries and a woman with "trauma," said officer Tommy Thompson, the department's public information officer.
Former NFL player Mark Sanchez guilty plea hearing canceled
This story may update. The criminal case against former NFL player and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez appears to have stalled. Sanchez was set to plead guilty Nov. 9 after being arrested and accused of assaulting a truck driver named Perry Tole in downtown Indianapolis last fall. Sanchez, 38, was stabbed and hospitalized after a fight with truck driver Perry Tole in the early hours of Oct. 4, 2025 . Tole told police he stabbed Sanchez in self-defense.
Former Ransburg YMCA 'community landmark' for sale
[This article may update.] The former Ransburg YMCA, an east-side community staple, is on the market. The building at 501 N. Shortridge Road, near the intersection of 10th Street and Shadeland Avenue, is being sold by Premier Commercial Real Estate. The Indianapolis-based firm listed the property at $3.25 million. YMCA of Greater Indianapolis' board members closed the Ransburg location in March due to financial issues and changes to external funding.
Board adjusts IMPD Flock policy after public questioning
Indianapolis will have to keep waiting to view policies for automated license plate readers used by local police. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department General Orders Board considered a new policy for Flock cameras, on Oct. 20. The new public procedures would prohibit officers from using the cameras for personal reasons and require audits of searches, according to an early draft obtained by IndyStar.
Pots & Pans Pie Co. plans to open Irvington kitchen next fall
Pots & Pans Pie Co. is cooking up an expansion. The bakery will open a commercial kitchen in Irvington next fall, employee Jordan Justice said. The new kitchen builds on Pots & Pans Pie Co.'s brick-and-mortar shop at 4915 N. College Ave. , near the 49th Street intersection in South Broad Ripple. Pots & Pans Pie Co. will take over a warehouse lot on Bonna Avenue in the heart of the Irvington neighborhood.
Pots & Pans Pie Co. plans to open Irvington kitchen next fall
Pots & Pans Pie Co. plans to open Irvington kitchen next fall Aubrey Wright, Indianapolis Star Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT Pots & Pans Pie Co. plans to open Irvington kitchen next fall Pots & Pans Pie Co. is cooking up an expansion. The bakery will open a commercial kitchen in Irvington next fall, employee Jordan Justice said. The new kitchen builds on Pots & Pans Pie Co.'s brick-and-mortar shop at 4915 N. College Ave., near the 49th Street intersection in South Broad Ripple.
Third teen charged in fatal Indianapolis shooting
Police believe three teenagers were involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jamell Williams on the northwest side of Indianapolis after a planned robbery. At 7:45 p.m. on May 24, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Renn Lane, near the intersection of Lafayette Road and West 46th Street. Police found Williams with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Flock concerns spur bipartisan push for Indianapolis surveillance oversight
Indianapolis City-County Council members are planning to address growing concerns over Flock automated license plate readers and other surveillance technologies. A bipartisan proposal that increases civilian oversight and transparency from government agencies could be on the agenda soon, Councilor Jesse Brown said. The council joins efforts from local law enforcement and state legislators to address abuse of Flock cameras in Indiana.
Police, DCS investigations show pattern before 8-year-old died
Oct. 9, 2026, 4:15 p.m. ET Indiana Department of Child Services investigated parents and caregivers multiple times before an 8-year-old girl died on Indianapolis' east side, documents show. Miracle Bryan, 8, was pronounced dead after 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, after Indianapolis police arrived at her home on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood.
Police, DCS investigations show pattern before 8-year-old died
Indiana Department of Child Services investigated parents and caregivers multiple times before an 8-year-old girl died on Indianapolis' east side, documents show. Miracle Bryan, 8, was pronounced dead after 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, after Indianapolis police arrived at her home on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood. Bryan's family members called 911 after they found her dead near the foot of her bed, court records show.
Jail recordings reveal plot to hide drugs in clothing, prosecutor says
An elaborate scheme to smuggle drugs into Marion County's jail resulted in charges against five people, three of whom were already incarcerated on murder charges, the prosecutor's office announced on Oct. 8. The conspirators are accused of using the street clothes worn by defendants in court as a vessel for Suboxone strips. "I've been a prosecutor for 20 years," Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said.
Kokomo police officer charged for tracking ex-wife's license plate
A Kokomo Police Department officer is facing criminal charges over misuse of automated license plate readers. The department announced officer Jeffery Bornes searched for his now-ex-wife's license plate 18 times. Howard County prosecutors charged Bornes with one count of official misconduct and two counts of fraud, the department said in a news release. Automated license plate readers such as Flock cameras capture a vehicle's plates, location and descriptions.
Tropical Storm Isaias likely to become hurricane, bring rain to Indianapolis
A tropical storm is forecast to become a hurricane, bringing rain to Indianapolis this weekend. Tropical storm Isaias will probably become a hurricane by the time it hits the Florida Gulf Oct. 9 or 10. The National Hurricane Center predicts Isaias will hit Indiana late Oct. 10, weakening as it travels north over the continent. National Weather Service Indianapolis forecasters expect rain and winds of less than 20 mph. Meteorologist Jason Puma said severe weather isn't likely.
Minivan driver in I-465 school bus crash found, but no charges filed
Minivan driver in I-465 school bus crash found, but no charges filed Aubrey Wright, Indianapolis Star Updated Tue, October 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT Indiana State Police are still investigating a Warren Township MSD school bus crash on Interstate 465. After 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026, police responded to a crash on the interstate the East Washington Street exit.
Marion County juvenile detention worker arrested after teen sex sting
A Marion County Juvenile Detention Center employee thought he was messaging a 15-year-old girl when he sent explicit messages and planned to meet in-person. But Kyle Vancura was messaging Boone County child abuse and sexual exploitation investigators, according to court records. After an undercover operation from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, Boone County prosecutors charged Vancura, 43, with child solicitation and attempted sexual misconduct with a minor. The charges were filed Oct.
Fatal stabbing at west side restaurant prompts ATC investigation
Indiana State Excise Police with the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission are investigating a September homicide at a west side restaurant and bar location that's already lost its license once. At about 3 a.m. Sept. 13, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officers found a man had been stabbed outside of La Carreta Grill at 6380 West 34th St., near the North High School Road intersection. Juan Jose Romero Rios, 29, was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
'A beacon of light': Daughters remember couple killed in police chase
If you ask her daughters, Lori Lawrence's green thumb didn't come naturally, but she got one eventually. While her favorite flowers were birds of paradise, her husband Sonny Lawrence loved the hummingbirds. They often gardened and landscaped together. Sonny had been in the daughters' lives since childhood, but the couple didn't marry until 2021. Like their gardens, they just needed some time. "Once her and Sonny came together, it's like everything else started blooming, too," Danielle Council said.
How Caitlin Clark became part of viral Jack Smith's Senate hearing
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is no stranger to being name-dropped, but it's usually not during a U.S. Senate hearing. Former special counsel Jack Smith acknowledged he was at a basketball game while he was threatened with perjury during a Sept. 29 hearing. Senators were questioning Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump, and whether Smith conspired with Georgia state prosecutors. In a heated cross-examination, Sen.
Rokita signs agreements with ICE for deportations, immigration cases
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rokita's office will work with ICE through the federal 287(g) Program, a partnership that allows local agencies to enforce immigration laws within their jurisdiction. Rokita's office joins about 40 other Indiana agencies that collaborate with ICE under the agreement. In a Sept.
Rokita signs agreements with ICE for deportations, immigration cases
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rokita's office will work with ICE through the federal 287(g) Program, a partnership that allows local agencies to enforce immigration laws within their jurisdiction. Rokita's office joins about 40 other Indiana agencies that collaborate with ICE under the agreement. In a Sept.
Police looking for blue Honda minivan in school bus crash on I-465
More than two dozen people were seen at area hospitals after an interstate crash involving a Warren Township MSD school bus and an Indiana State Police pickup, and detectives are looking for an older blue Honda minivan in connection with the crash. After 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026, police and medics responded to a crash on Interstate 465 near the East Washington Street exit. Video from Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine shows the bus flipped on its side, leaning against an interstate barricade.
Indiana lawmakers say Flock camera, ALPR guardrails are on the way
Lawmakers will consider more guardrails for automated license plate readers such as Flock cameras after at least seven Indiana police officers were accused of abusing the technology. Five Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers are facing fraud and misconduct charges related to Flock cameras. Two Indiana State Police investigations ended in criminal charges for a former Jackson County deputy and a Hancock County deputy.
Indiana lawmakers say Flock camera, ALPR guardrails are on the way
Lawmakers will consider more guardrails for automated license plate readers such as Flock cameras after at least seven Indiana police officers were accused of abusing the technology. Five Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers are facing fraud and misconduct charges related to Flock cameras. Two Indiana State Police investigations ended in criminal charges for a former Jackson County deputy and a Hancock County deputy.
A Haughville kid. Father remembers daughter; driver under ICE hold
Tamara Renee Thomas lived and died on the west side of Indianapolis. She grew up a "Haughville kid," just like her parents and the generations that came before, her father Howard "Tommy" Thomas said. And just like them, she stayed until the end of her life. Tommy Thomas hates the area now, but his daughter built a life there and was loved by her Haughville and Stringtown neighbors. She was 33-years-old when a gray Honda CRV came speeding toward her about 8:30 p.m. Sept.
Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465
This story will be updated. More than two dozen people were seen at area hospitals after an interstate crash involving a Warren Township MSD school bus and an Indiana State Police pick-up truck. After 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026, police and medics responded to a crash on Interstate 465 near the East Washington Street exit. Video from Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine shows the bus flipped on its side, leaning against an interstate barricade.
Police looking for blue Honda minivan in school bus crash on I-465
More than two dozen people were seen at area hospitals after an interstate crash involving a Warren Township MSD school bus and an Indiana State Police pickup, and detectives are looking for an older blue Honda minivan in connection with the crash. After 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026, police and medics responded to a crash on Interstate 465 near the East Washington Street exit. Video from Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine shows the bus flipped on its side, leaning against an interstate barricade.
Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465
Follow Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465 Aubrey Wright, Indianapolis Star Updated Tue, September 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465 This story will be updated. More than two dozen people were seen at area hospitals after an interstate crash involving a Warren Township MSD school bus and an Indiana State Police vehicle. After 10 a.m. Sept.
Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465
Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465 Aubrey Wright, Indianapolis Star Updated Tue, September 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT Several students hurt after school bus crashes into ISP truck on I-465 This story will be updated. More than two dozen people were seen at area hospitals after an interstate crash involving a Warren Township MSD school bus and an Indiana State Police pick-up truck. After 10 a.m. Sept.
'A Haughville kid.' Father remembers daughter; driver under ICE hold
Tamara Renee Thomas lived and died on the west side of Indianapolis. She grew up a "Haughville kid," just like her parents and the generations that came before, her father Howard "Tommy" Thomas said. And just like them, she stayed until the end of her life. Tommy Thomas hates the area now, but his daughter built a life there and was loved by her Haughville and Stringtown neighbors. She was 33-years-old when a gray Honda CRV came speeding toward her about 8:30 p.m. Sept.
'A Haughville kid.' Father remembers daughter; driver under ICE hold
Tamara Renee Thomas lived and died on the west side of Indianapolis. She grew up a "Haughville kid," just like her parents and the generations that came before, her father Howard "Tommy" Thomas said. And just like them, she stayed until the end of her life. Tommy Thomas hates the area now, but his daughter built a life there and was loved by her Haughville and Stringtown neighbors. She was 33-years-old when a gray Honda CRV came speeding toward her about 8:30 p.m. Sept.
Indy couple killed in crash after being struck by driver fleeing police, ISP says
[This article was updated with new information.] The driver who fled police before crashing head-on into a pickup and killing a married couple on the southeast side of Indianapolis remained hospitalized, according to an Indiana State Police news release. Just after 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers pulled over a driver in a Dodge Challenger near Southport Road and Emerson Avenue, according to the news release.
ISP: Southport police chase crash leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured
Follow ISP: Southport police chase crash leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured Aubrey Wright, Indianapolis Star Updated Mon, September 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT The driver who fled police before crashing head-on into a pickup and killing a woman on the southeast side of Indianapolis remains hospitalized, according to an Indiana State Police news release. Just after 1:30 p.m. Sept.
'What did she take?' Mom charged after 8-year-old found dead
When her 8-year-old daughter was found dead in her home on the east side of Indianapolis, her mother's first thought was "what did she take?" About 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood. Miracle Bryan, 8, was pronounced dead at the scene.
'What did she take?' Mom charged after 8-year-old found dead
When her 8-year-old daughter was found dead in her home on the east side of Indianapolis, her mother's first thought was "what did she take?" About 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood. Miracle Bryan, 8, was pronounced dead at the scene.
IMPD Chief says more Flock investigations involving officers ongoing
A day after the Marion County Prosecutor said charging five Indianapolis police officers with crimes tied to misusing Flock cameras was "just the beginning," the city’s police chief confirmed investigations are ongoing. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is conducting audits almost daily, Police Chief Tanya Terry said, and they've prompted more investigations into officers. The scope of potential misconduct with Flock's automated license plate readers remains unseen.
IMPD Chief says more Flock investigations involving officers ongoing
A day after the Marion County Prosecutor said charging five Indianapolis police officers with crimes tied to misusing Flock cameras was "just the beginning," the city's police chief confirmed investigations are ongoing. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is conducting audits almost daily, Police Chief Tanya Terry said, and they've prompted more investigations into officers. The scope of potential misconduct with Flock's automated license plate readers remains unseen.
IMPD officer accused of using Flock to track ex-wife more than 1K times
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer admitted to his ex-wife and detectives that he misused Flock technology more than 1,000 times, court records show. Matthew Binford, who's been with the department four years, faces one count of official misconduct and one count of fraud for searching for a license plate connected to his ex-wife between September 2024 and April 2025.
Court docs: IMPD officer made 4k Flock searches for wife, friend, firefighter
An Indianapolis police officer suspended more than a month ago for allegedly misusing Flock cameras now faces criminal charges. Michael Rogers faces three counts of official misconduct and three counts of fraud over allegations that he tracked his wife, her alleged paramour and her friend over 4,400 times between Dec. 1, 2024, and Aug. 15, 2026. Rogers is one of five IMPD officers criminally charged on Sept. 23 for allegedly abusing Flock's automated license plate readers.
Court docs: IMPD officer made 4k Flock searches for wife, friend, firefighter
An Indianapolis police officer suspended more than a month ago for allegedly misusing Flock cameras now faces criminal charges. Michael Rogers faces three counts of official misconduct and three counts of fraud over allegations that he tracked his wife, her alleged paramour and her friend over 4,400 times between Dec. 1, 2024, and Aug. 15, 2026. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on Aug.
Court docs: IMPD officer tracked 9 plates, 1.3k searches with Flock
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer has been suspended and faces 16 criminal charges over allegations that she misused Flock license plate readers. Cassandra Crawley faces eight counts of official misconduct and eight counts of fraud. According to court records, investigators believe Crawley made 1,270 unauthorized searches between Dec. 22, 2024, and July 14, 2026. Crawley repeatedly searched for nine different license plates, including plates tied to her ex-boyfriend.
WWII veteran who died in Pearl Harbor returned to Indiana for burial
A World War II veteran killed on the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor will finally be laid to rest in Indiana. U.S. Navy 1st Class Fireman Fred Boyer of Tipton County was identified in July 2024 as a casualty of Pearl Harbor. The 22-year-old was one of 106 crewmen killed on the USS West Virginia. Boyer was buried in an "unknown" grave in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii before the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified his remains.
WWII veteran who died in Pearl Harbor returned to Indiana for burial Original
A World War II veteran killed on the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor will finally be laid to rest in Indiana. U.S. Navy 1st Class Fireman Fred Boyer of Tipton County was identified in July 2024 as a casualty of Pearl Harbor. The 22-year-old was one of 106 crewmen killed on the USS West Virginia. Boyer was buried in an "unknown" grave in theNational Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii before the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified his remains.
Police investigating death of 8-year-old girl in Indianapolis
Authorities are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl on the east side of Indianapolis. About 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigating death of 8-year-old girl in Indianapolis Original
Authorities are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl on the east side of Indianapolis. About 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 2026, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on the 700 block of South Bancroft Street, near Emerson and English avenues in the Christian Park neighborhood. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Delphi murder trial was unfair, unconstitutional, defense says
Lawyers for Richard Allen, a Delphi man convicted of the shocking killing of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German, argued his trial was unfair.
Delphi murder trial was unfair, unconstitutional, defense says
Sept. 21, 2026Updated Sept. 22, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET Lawyers for Richard Allen, a Delphi man convicted of the shocking killing of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German, argued his trial was unfair. Eighth graders Abby and Libby died on Feb. 13, 2017. Investigators believe the girls were killed on a hike by the Monon High Bridge on Carroll County Road West 300 North. Police's investigation narrowed in on Allen years later and he was convicted by a jury in November 2024.
Delphi murder trial was unfair, unconstitutional, defense says
Lawyers for Richard Allen, a Delphi man convicted of the shocking killing of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German, argued his trial was unfair.
Convicted Delphi killer presents arguments during appeal
Updated Sept. 21, 2026, 9:39 a.m. CT In November 2024, a jury of five men and seven women on Monday found Richard Allen guilty of all four charges in the killings of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German. The jury heard three weeks of testimony before convicting the Delphi man of two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping the girls on Feb. 13, 2017, in one of Indiana's most high-profile murder cases. Allen received the maximum punishment of 130 years in prison.
Other suspects, confessions: What appeals judges in Delphi case heard
11:55 am ET September 21, 2026 AG Todd Rokita: 'We'll keep fighting' Aubrey Wright Rokita says state defended murder conviction Attorney General Todd Rokita is confident his office successfully defended the jury’s decision to convict Allen. “It’s our office’s responsibility to represent the state on appeal and defend that verdict,” Rokita said.
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