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CRIME & SAFETY
Man found guilty in fatal shooting of Marion teen near Ball State campus
MUNCIE, Ind. — A jury found a 23-year-old man guilty in the killing of a 19-year-old Marion man near the Ball State campus in 2022. Malek Williams was charged with murder and criminal recklessness for the fatal shooting Que' Aundre Johnson near University Avenue and Dill Street. A jury...
Hartford City man who clashed with Predator Catchers pleads guilty to child solicitation
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Hartford City man arrested in May after an angry confrontation with Predator Catchers has agreed to plead guilty to child solicitation. Tyler Wyatt Selig, 26, has signed a deal, negotiated with Blackford County prosecutors, calling for him to plead guilty to a Level 5 felony and then to be sentenced to six years in prison.
Indianapolis Teen Charged as Adult Following Carjacking and High-Speed Pursuit Ending in Noblesville Library
A recent surge in crime has seen a 16-year-old lead authorities on a cross-county carjacking chase that concluded with an intense search at a Noblesville library. Court documents, as reported by CBS4, indicate that the teenager from Indianapolis is alleged to have carjacked a woman in Marion. This incident precipitated a police pursuit that came to a head with a crash in Noblesville and a chase on foot.
Two new firefighters, promotion in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Fire Department celebrated the promotion of a longtime firefighter on Monday and welcomed two new recruits. Matt Blackburn has spent 11 years with the Fire Department. He was promoted to lieutenant during a morning ceremony at the Huntington City Building. Fire Chief Tony Johnson recognized Blackburn’s leadership, reliability and contributions as a member of several boards and committees.
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