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Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis Presents 2024 Centier Bank Home-A-Rama
September has arrived, and with that comes the 2024 Centier Bank Home-A-Rama home show, which features five luxurious show homes crafted by five of central Indiana’s premier custom home builders. This year’s show will span three weekends: September 12-15, 19-22, and 26-29, with tours taking place between noon and 8:30 p.m.
9 dogs at risk of euthanasia at Humane Society for Hamilton County due to overcrowding
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — When 5-year old Luciano, a white-and-black terrier-pit bull mix, walked into the conference room of the Humane Society for Hamilton County, he immediately sat in a chair. That was one of the many tricks he's been trained to do before he was surrendered. "We have already...
Residential developments proposed in Westfield
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission held two public hearings Aug. 5 regarding residential planned unit development proposals. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed Westfield Yard PUD. WHAT IT MEANS. Westfield Yard PUD is a proposal to rezone 11 acres at Ind. 32 and Gray Road, adjacent to the...
Starbucks doesn't get to have all the fun. Freddy's launches pumpkin, apple flavored treats
The fall flavors keep coming. Starbucks officially announced its fall menu launch is happening Thursday, Aug. 22. But Freddy's started serving pumpkin and apple flavored treats a day earlier. Freddy's new Caramel Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie flavors ...
Large residential community opens in Carmel next month
Onyx+East, a full-service home builder based in Indianapolis, will deliver the first build phase of Flora in September, furthering its mission of bringing the urban experience to suburban living. The $61 million community in Carmel is its largest to date and will feature 121 homes, including single-family residences, rooftop-deck townhomes,...
Vintage camper lovers converge on Spring Mill for 2024 rally
Jody and Stacy Kress relaxed in front of their 1956 Airstream Safari camper Saturday in Spring Mill State Park. The Noblesville couple acquired the camper just three weeks before attending the 2024 Vintage Camper Rally, although Stacy Kress said they have been going to camper rallies for around 6 years. The Kresses were...
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Government security company cutting 123 jobs in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to eliminate 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC Raiders, other special operations personnel, and several […]
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