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Third of four people sentenced in connection to 2020 murder of Terre Haute man
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A man was sentenced in connection to a 2020 Terre Haute murder. Richard Durbin was sentenced Friday for his involvement in Dwane French's murder on August 21, 2020. Durbin was one of four arrested. He was originally charged with murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily...
Man, 23, found dead along rural Indiana road. Law enforcement providing only scant details.
Police are investigating the death of a Bloomington man found along a county road in rural Owen County, but are releasing only scant information. The Owen County Sheriff’s Office released the man’s name, Malik Sims, but not his age, where he lived, how he died, when he was found, where he was found or who found him. ...
Clay County government still recovering from attack
*Attached video: How AI is affecting Cyber Security CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Officials in Clay County have renewed their emergency disaster declaration as efforts to recover from a ransomware attack move slowly. Initially declared on July 11, the order was to be in effect for seven days. “Due to the ongoing office disruptions at […]
Deputies launch investigation after body found alongside rural Owen County road
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — An investigation has been launched after the deceased body of a man was found in Owen County Monday. According to the Owen County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Malik Sims was located on a “rural county road” by sheriff’s deputies on Monday. At this time, the sheriff’s office did not provide […]
Here's all the locations where officials believe a Terre Haute arson suspect started fires
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - We are learning more about a series of arson that landed a Terre Haute woman behind bars. Earlier this week, we told you that the Terre Haute Police Department arrested Cheyanne Lowrance, 29. Here's where the alleged arsons happened according to court records:. 1936 South...
UTV vs vehicle crash causes serious injuries
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) —Update: Fruitridge Avenue has been reopened. This is a developing story, follow MyWabashValley.com for updates as they become available. Original: According to a post by the Terre Haute Police Department, North Fruitridge Avenue is currently closed due to an accident. North Fruitridge Avenue is closed from Locust Street to Maple Avenue. […]
Durbin sentenced for role in death of Dwayne French
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — One of four co-defendants in the case regarding the murder of Dwayne French learned his sentence Friday. Richard Durbin appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 3 Friday morning. Durbin had previously pleaded guilty to a level 3 felony charge of aiding in robbery. Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt explained at […]
Around 400 kids learn what its like to be a police officer
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Hundreds of local children are learning what it’s like to be a police officer. About 400 kids are taking part in the Junior Police Academy in Vigo County. The summer camp is for children ages 10 through 12. The kids are learning about various topics this week, including K-9’s, firearm […]
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