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Predator Hunters Indiana report leads to arrest in Parke County
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with child solicitation after reportedly being in contact with the online group Predator Hunters Indiana. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the group contacted his office on June 30, with evidence collected of their interaction with a local man. Sheriff Frazier […]
One taken to hospital after single vehicle crash
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A woman was taken to an area hospital after a single vehicle crash in Terre Haute. According to first responders, the crash occurred at the intersection of S. 7th Street and Springhill Jct. Drive near the entrance of Rae Park and Terre Haute South High School.
Terre Haute man charged after Monday morning chase and crash
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute man faces several charges after a Monday morning chase. It all started around 9:00 Monday morning in Terre Haute. That's when the police were called to 22nd and 3rd Avenue. The Terre Haute Police Department said they received reports of possible stalking...
Pickup Truck Driver Killed In Accident On I-70
Putnam County, In. – One person died and 2 other injured Friday morning in an accident mile marker 35 in Putnam County on Interstate 70. West bound traffic was slowed due to an earlier accident when a pickup truck driven by Norma Rivera, 54, of New Castle, Delaware slammed into the back of a semi driven by Bhagwant Singh, 49, of Indianapolis. Singh was slowed with the hazard lights flashing on his semi when the accident occurred. Norma Rivera was pronounced dead at the scene and two passengers in the pickup truck, an adult male and a child, were transported via air ambulance to local hospitals in Indianapolis with non-life-threatening injuries.
Indian Lake graduate claimed in Indiana crash
CLAY COUNTY, IN — A 2024 graduate of Indian Lake High School was struck and killed early Thursday, June 27, by a semi while walking on Interstate 70 near the State Route 59 exit in Clay County, Ind. Jason James Carder, 19, of Wapakoneta, was identified as the victim...
Coroner identifies Indiana man who died from gunshot in Illinois
KANSAS, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign County Coroner is releasing the identity of a Terre Haute, Indiana man who has died as the result of a gunshot wound that occurred in Kansas, Ill. Champaign County Coroner Stephen Thuney says Xavier T. Harris, 34, was pronounced dead at Carle Foundation...
Man sentenced to prison for not complying with probation terms
BEDFORD – Andrew M. Lee was placed on probation on June 22, 2023, for unlawful possession of a syringe, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 910 days with 746 days suspended. He was given 164 days credit for time served. Lee was ordered to serve 545 days...
Body found near Big Four train bridge in Terre Haute
According to multiple reports, a group of children fishing the Wabash river found a man’s body yesterday afternoon near the Big Four train bridge in Terre Haute. A live video from the scene appeared to show a Terre Haute Police Department cruiser and a van possibly belonging to a Vigo County medical examiner.
Mother of 6-year-old hit in neck by firework speaks about firework safety
INDIANAPOLIS — Gearing up for any holiday week — let alone the Fourth of July — is major for fireworks!. With the excitement of the loud booms and bright flashes also comes the added responsibility of safety for yourself and everyone around you. "I remember like, just...
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