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Deputies stake out funeral to nab wanted Muncie man, court docs reveal
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man with outstanding warrants is back in police custody after sheriff’s deputies staked out a funeral and pounced on the wanted man. Nathaniel D. Franklin, 23, was arrested on Monday after a short foot pursuit broke out outside the funeral service. Court records...
Hamilton Co. Community Correction employee charged with rape
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Court documents reveal that a Noblesville man reportedly told police that he “immediately felt awful” after allegedly raping a woman. He said he was angry with the victim and “probably overdid it.” Michael Ray Jones, 30, is charged with two counts of rape, a Level 3 felony, along with multiple Level 6 […]
Docs: Man died after receiving counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills from Muncie drug dealer
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Muncie man has been arrested for dealing counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills that are believed to have caused a man’s death. According to an affidavit for probable cause released on Monday, officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to the 500 block of Cottage Drive after receiving a report about a man who was found dead in his residence in the area.
Docs: Anderson man charged after he pretends to work from home, runs own business instead
ANDERSON, Ind. — The Department of Justice charged an Anderson man after he claimed that he was working from home while he was actually running his business as an inspection worker. Christopher Markham, 40, was charged with one count of wire fraud after reportedly defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to court documents, Markham […]
Fishers Target theft, car chase ends with arrests
Two Indianapolis residents and a Cicero resident face criminal charges connected to an April 26 theft at the Fishers Target store that involved a vehicle chase. According to an April 29 announcement from the Fishers Police Department, officers received a report at around noon April 26 of a theft in progress at the Target store on Commercial Drive near downtown Fishers.
Muncie grandmother accused of striking child in the head with phone
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie grandmother has been accused of repeatedly striking her grandchild in the head with a phone. Nikki Susan Musick, 62, was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery against a family member less than 14 years old. Yorktown police were told by officials with the Indiana...
Proposed medical aid in dying bill fails again at General Assembly
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Ron Wilkins, interim editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Palladium-Item. This spring, stories related to health care will be featured.
Henry County woman charged with setting house on fire
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A Henry County woman is accused of setting fire to the home she had been living in. Amanda Nicole Blevins, 35, was charged Wednesday in Henry Circuit Court 1 with arson, a Level 4 felony carrying up to 12 years in prison. Blevins was arrested...
Anderson Fair Housing Summit teaches tenants their rights with ineffective property management
When you’re a renter and something in your apartment breaks, who do you call to fix it? And what do you do when that person or group does nothing? As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, the Anderson Fair Housing Coalition gathered to teach tenants about these issues on Friday.
Slipknot announced 25th anniversary show at Ruoff Music Center
NOBLESVILLE — Heavy metal legends Slipknot have announced they will kick off their 25th anniversary tour this summer with a show at Ruoff Music Center. The Iowa-based band announced the "Here Comes The Pain" Tour on Tuesday along with supporting acts Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture. The show will...
Noblesville High School offers unique elective
Noblesville High School’s elective innovation class teaches students how to tackle real-world challenges and gives them the freedom to work with local businesses, according to NHS English teacher Jordyn Ping, who also teaches the innovation class. Marnie Cooke, executive director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools, said the...
Aurora man arrested for drug and firearm possession
Aurora, Neb. — A man from Aurora, Nebraska was arrested on Sunday April 28 for possession of a firearm and drugs. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant to Gordan Spencer, 54, where officers seized 16.6 grams of methamphetamine, 1.9 grams of fentanyl, and 5 firearms. The Aurora...
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