Two Indianapolis men drew 18-year federal sentences and a third was earlier given five years for a July 2024 string of armed robberies that targeted gas stations and a Dollar Tree.

IMPD released surveillance images for three people wanted in recent downtown Indianapolis thefts and a burglary, including an e‑bike taken from an apartment bike room.

Two dogs were found unresponsive in a parked car outside Cicero's Boathouse; an Indianapolis woman was arrested and faces animal‑cruelty charges.

Court filings say Autumn Reed poured gasoline through a Randolph Street home and set it ablaze; the blast injured six people, including two infants. Charges were filed this week.

Bob Johnson, 73, died after a fireworks-related accident; Vincennes postponed its Fourth of July show while officials investigate.

IMPD arrested a suspect wanted in a shots-fired probe after officers used a vehicle pin maneuver. A loaded handgun and suspected meth, pills and marijuana were seized.

A 43-year-old man faces multiple felonies after police say they found a loaded shotgun and more than 10 grams of fentanyl in his SUV at a busy Indianapolis intersection.

A 19-month-old child died after being pulled from a retention pond behind a Lawrence apartment complex. Police say there’s no indication of foul play and the coroner will investigate.

A woman was killed and a man later died after a reported murder‑suicide Monday at E. 13th and N. Gladstone, IMPD says. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call homicide investigators.

Court documents say a Carmel man used Snapchat to pressure juveniles for nude photos and now faces multiple felony counts. Authorities say the case began after a Snapchat tip.

A 4-year-old boy reported missing on July 4 was found dead on Indianapolis' west side; police say detectives have opened a death investigation.

A hit-and-run on the ramp from I‑465 to I‑74 on Indianapolis’ west side left one person dead early Sunday. Indiana State Police have reconstructionists on scene and are seeking witnesses.

A mortar-shell fireworks accident in Monroe County on July 4, 2024 left one person seriously injured and airlifted to Indianapolis. Investigators are asking for witnesses.