A passerby alerted worshippers as flames climbed into the ceiling at Grace International Church on Friday; crews from multiple departments brought the blaze under control.

A heavy building fire at 16th and Livingston outside Speedway drew multiple departments. Crews have the blaze under control but cleanup and lane closures will continue.

A 6-year-old nonverbal autistic girl was found unclothed on East 13th Street in Muncie; her father faces a felony neglect charge, court documents say.

A 16-year-old was arrested in La Porte County after investigators say they recovered alleged child sexual abuse material. Authorities say the multi-month probe involved search warrants on major tech platforms.

Martinsville police posted images of a fake planning invoice demanding a $2,000 wire transfer. Officials warn residents not to pay and to verify requests with official numbers.

Rose Henderson will serve a year in federal prison and repay $364,779 after pleading guilty to wire fraud for stealing benefits meant for her mother.

A registered sex offender was arrested after entering Oakland City Elementary on Feb. 5, 2024. Staff alerted police and no students were harmed.

A JEAN Team raid in Gas City recovered meth, suspected fentanyl and firearms and led to four arrests, officials say.

Two people were wounded in a double shooting on Indianapolis' southwest side; police say both are in stable condition and detectives are investigating.

A 17-year-old was arrested after a rideshare driver reported being robbed at gunpoint on Indy’s northeast side; police say the suspect transferred money from the driver’s phone before fleeing.

A vehicle drove into the dining room at Chili's in Martinsville on Wednesday, injuring several people and prompting an SCIT-led investigation.

IMPD has named two Gary men wanted in the Waffle House shooting that killed a Gary bar owner; police say the suspects may be in the Gary‑Chicago area.

Carmel police say 2025 NIBRS counts show sharp drops in burglary, vehicle theft and other crimes; the department credits patrols, tech and community partnerships.