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County inmate hit with over 220 new charges
HANCOCK COUNTY — A Greenfield man who was arrested by county officials for domestic battery charges in early April is now facing another issue. Officials with the Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office have opened a new case against the man and charged him with over 220 invasion of privacy crimes and felony obstruction of justice charges.
Central Indiana nonprofits relieve medical debt of more than 100,000 residents
The medical debt relief is for those at or below 400% of the federal poverty level and those with debt at 5% or more of their annual income. The post Central Indiana nonprofits relieve medical debt of more than 100,000 residents appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Heat Stress Index worsens with brighter, hotter days ahead | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — It's an interesting weather day in central Indiana that began with welcomed rainfall near and west of I-65. That included downtown Indianapolis this morning, where a storm cluster brought decent rain within the heaviest axis that stretched from Elletsville, Martinsville, to Beech Grove. However, those east of 465 into Hancock County missed out.
Hancock County Commissioner arrested for sexual assault in Las Vegas
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A Hancock County Commissioner is being held at a local jail awaiting extradition to Las Vegas after he was charged with sexual assault in Nevada. John D. Jessup, 49, was arrested last week and is now listed in the Shelby County Jail as being held for a crime in another jurisdiction. […]
Arrests — July 18
Charging information is obtained from the Hancock County Jail. If you have questions about a charge listed here, call the sheriff’s department at 317-477-1147. Denishyidun Shaynaa Pearson, 44, 2000 block of North Butler Street, Indianapolis, faces a charge of failure to appear. Mason Tyler Mull, 19, 4900 block of...
Investigation of Jessup began in January
SHIRLEY — Officials with the Shirley Police Department (SPD) tell the Daily Reporter they received word from the Las Vegas police department in April that Hancock County Commissioner John Jessup was under investigation for sexual assault in Clark County, Nevada. Shirley Chief of Police Brian Pryor noted that his...
Community briefs
GREENFIELD – Try to dunk a member of the Greenfield Police Department or Greenfield Fire Territory in a light-hearted fundraiser this Saturday, June 22. The agencies are taking part in a community event to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children. Dunk tanks will be on site from noon to 4 p.m., as well as food, drink vendors and games. The event is at Walmart, 1965 N. State St., Greenfield.
Man who stole fire truck charged in Hancock County; charges dismissed in Henry County
HANCOCK COUNTY — The man who officials say went in through an unlocked door at the Buck Creek Township Fire Department Station 72 and drove out with a company grass fire truck in the middle of the night made his initial appearance in Hancock County Superior Court 1 Monday morning.
1 dead after crash in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A woman has died after a crash in Hancock County, according to law enforcement officials. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 11:14 p.m. on Friday to State Road 234 and County Road 50 West in Fortville on a report of a multiple-vehicle crash. Upon arrival to the scene, first responders called […]
United Way eases medical debt for over 100,000 Hoosiers
In an inspiring move toward community well-being, the United Way of Central Indiana and the United Neighborhood Centers of Indianapolis are alleviating financial burdens for Hoosiers across Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties. “The letter in my hand, it reads in part, ‘You no longer owe the...
United Way eases medical debt for over 100,000 Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In an inspiring move toward community well-being, the United Way of Central Indiana and the United Neighborhood Centers of Indianapolis are alleviating financial burdens for Hoosiers across Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties. “The letter in my hand, it reads in part, ‘You...
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