A registered sex offender in Indianapolis was arrested after allegedly messaging what he thought was a 14‑year‑old and sending explicit videos. He now faces multiple child‑solicitation counts.

A Richmond woman was arrested after a child-abuse probe led to preliminary neglect and domestic battery charges, authorities say. Local agencies and child-welfare workers assisted the investigation.

A classroom chemical reaction at Fishers High on Friday drew a heavy police and fire response; crews destroyed the material and no injuries were reported.

Two all‑terrain track chairs meant to expand accessibility were stolen from Fort Harrison State Park; the DNR is offering a $5,500 reward.

An 18-year-old Detroit Country Day lacrosse player faces a felony battery charge after prosecutors say he punched a Carmel High player during a May 2 game, causing a concussion.

An IMPD K9 helped capture a suspect after a BMO bank robbery; the chase ended near 96th and Hague and the FBI was notified.

A man was found shot on Indianapolis' south side Thursday and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police are asking for tips.

Detectives allege a Shelbyville man stored more than 113,000 alleged CSAM files on multiple devices; he was preliminarily charged and released on $10,000 bond.

A 'significant' fire hit a Carmel City Parks maintenance building on May 13, forcing crews to withdraw after a partial collapse and closing nearby trails.

A contractor and multiple first responders were treated after a carbon monoxide incident at a south Indianapolis home on Wednesday.

A judge handed an Indianapolis man seven years after an unsecured handgun in a Cumberland home was accidentally fired by a 6‑year‑old, killing 4‑year‑old Deor Neita.

Bloomington Police posted photos asking for help identifying a person suspected of using stolen payment cards at several locations.

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.