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A Chicago man received a 16‑year split sentence in Lake County after pleading guilty to pouring boiling water and bleach on a Gary woman, leaving her hospitalized and her children affected.
A Johnson County judge sent a Greenwood man to prison for 31.5 years after a jury convicted him of rape, stalking and related felonies. Prosecutors pointed to a lengthy criminal record as an aggravator.
A two-vehicle crash at Quaker Boulevard and Stout Heritage Parkway shut the intersection and left the scene under investigation.
An IU student agreed to plead guilty to felony criminal confinement in a September 2024 assault; the plea calls for six years suspended to probation and 200 hours of service.
A 54-year-old Rockville man was arrested May 11 and faces two counts of disseminating matter harmful to minors. Authorities say state ICAC investigators assisted in the case.
A person was found dead after a crash on Indianapolis’ northeast side; IMPD’s fatal crash team is investigating. Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers.
IMPD says a joint sweep with Indiana State Police led to three felony arrests, three vehicles towed and an illegally possessed firearm seized during a crackdown on reckless driving.
Court records show a Fishers woman was conned out of more than $200,000 by people posing as Apple support and federal agents. A suspect was arrested May 4 and now faces felony charges.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on Allen L. Murray, 59, wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Officials published his description and urged tips to Crime Stoppers.
Cornell Davis, aka Playbwoi The Great, was shot and killed on Indianapolis' east side. IMPD homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.
Court papers say an 18-year-old threatened a Lawrence Central student on social media and returned to campus with a gun; he now faces weapons and intimidation charges.
A Cass County jury convicted 32‑year‑old Lucas Titus on three counts of child molesting; sentencing is set for July 7, 2026.
A man is hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting on Indianapolis' northeast side. IMPD says no suspects have been identified and detectives are investigating.
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